Angetenar
star · Eridanus · 4.8ᵐ
Orange star in Eridanus.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Angetenar around the year 1839.
About 3 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Angetenar in?
Angetenar lies in Eridanus.
Is Angetenar visible to the naked eye?
4.8ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Angetenar?
Best observed in November.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 2h 51m · −21° 00′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Eridanus
- How to observe
- 4.8ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- K0III — orange star
- Absolute magnitude
- 1.0ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈35 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~187 light years
- Designation
- HIP 13288
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° | 9° | 136° |
| +55° | 14° | 129° |
| +45° | 24° | 120° |
| +30° | 39° | 114° |
| 0° | 69° | 111° |
| −35° | 76° | 116° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 19:06 |
| February | 16:58 |
| March | 15:13 |
| April | 13:20 |
| May | 11:25 |
| June | 09:19 |
| July | 07:15 |
| August | 05:14 |
| September | 03:21 |
| October | 01:32 |
| November | 23:32 |
| December | 21:23 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.