Alshain
star · Aquila · 3.7ᵐ
Yellow star (like the Sun) in Aquila.
Notable facts
About 8 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Alshain in?
Alshain lies in Aquila.
Is Alshain visible to the naked eye?
3.7ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Alshain?
Best observed in July.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 19h 55m · +6° 24′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Aquila
- How to observe
- 3.7ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- G8IVvar — yellow star (like the Sun)
- Absolute magnitude
- 3.0ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈5.2 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~45 light years
- Designation
- HIP 98036
Observing tip
Stars stay points at any magnification: aim your telescope for colour, brightness and companions, not detail.
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | 36° | 77° |
| +55° | 41° | 79° |
| +45° | 51° | 81° |
| +30° | 66° | 83° |
| 0° | 84° | 84° |
| −35° | 49° | 82° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 12:10 |
| February | 10:03 |
| March | 08:17 |
| April | 06:24 |
| May | 04:30 |
| June | 02:23 |
| July | 00:19 |
| August | 22:18 |
| September | 20:25 |
| October | 18:37 |
| November | 16:36 |
| December | 14:27 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.