Anser
star · Vulpecula · 4.4ᵐ
Red star in Vulpecula.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Anser around the year 1729.
About 4 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Anser in?
Anser lies in Vulpecula.
Is Anser visible to the naked eye?
4.4ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Anser?
Best observed in July.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 19h 29m · +24° 40′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Vulpecula
- How to observe
- 4.4ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- M0 comp — red star
- Absolute magnitude
- -0.4ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈119 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~297 light years
- Designation
- HIP 95771
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° | 55° | 33° |
| +55° | 60° | 43° |
| +45° | 70° | 54° |
| +30° | 85° | 61° |
| 0° | 65° | 65° |
| −35° | 30° | 59° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 11:43 |
| February | 09:36 |
| March | 07:51 |
| April | 05:57 |
| May | 04:03 |
| June | 01:57 |
| July | 23:53 |
| August | 21:52 |
| September | 19:59 |
| October | 18:10 |
| November | 16:09 |
| December | 14:01 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.