Asellus Borealis
star · Cancer · 4.7ᵐ
White star in Cancer.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Asellus Borealis around the year 1845.
About 3 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Asellus Borealis in?
Asellus Borealis lies in Cancer.
Is Asellus Borealis visible to the naked eye?
4.7ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Asellus Borealis?
Best observed in January.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 8h 43m · +21° 28′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Cancer
- How to observe
- 4.7ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- A1IV — white star
- Absolute magnitude
- 0.9ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈36 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~181 light years
- Designation
- HIP 42806
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° | 51° | 43° |
| +55° | 56° | 50° |
| +45° | 66° | 59° |
| +30° | 81° | 65° |
| 0° | 69° | 69° |
| −35° | 34° | 63° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 00:58 |
| February | 22:51 |
| March | 21:05 |
| April | 19:12 |
| May | 17:18 |
| June | 15:11 |
| July | 13:07 |
| August | 11:06 |
| September | 09:13 |
| October | 07:25 |
| November | 05:24 |
| December | 03:15 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.