Ancha
star · Aquarius · 4.2ᵐ
Yellow star (like the Sun) in Aquarius.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Ancha around the year 1839.
About 5 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Ancha in?
Ancha lies in Aquarius.
Is Ancha visible to the naked eye?
4.2ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Ancha?
Best observed in August.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 22h 17m · −7° 47′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Aquarius
- How to observe
- 4.2ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- G8III-IV — yellow star (like the Sun)
- Absolute magnitude
- 0.4ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈61 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~187 light years
- Designation
- HIP 110003
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° | 22° | 106° |
| +55° | 27° | 104° |
| +45° | 37° | 101° |
| +30° | 52° | 99° |
| 0° | 82° | 98° |
| −35° | 63° | 100° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 14:31 |
| February | 12:24 |
| March | 10:39 |
| April | 08:45 |
| May | 06:51 |
| June | 04:45 |
| July | 02:41 |
| August | 00:40 |
| September | 22:47 |
| October | 20:58 |
| November | 18:57 |
| December | 16:49 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.