Ashlesha
star · Hydra · 3.4ᵐ
Yellow star (like the Sun) in Hydra.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Ashlesha around the year 1897.
About 11 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Ashlesha in?
Ashlesha lies in Hydra.
Is Ashlesha visible to the naked eye?
3.4ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Ashlesha?
Best observed in January.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 8h 47m · +6° 25′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Hydra
- How to observe
- 3.4ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- G0III-IV — yellow star (like the Sun)
- Absolute magnitude
- 0.4ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈60 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~129 light years
- Designation
- HIP 43109
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 | 01:01 |
| February | 22:54 |
| March | 21:09 |
| April | 19:15 |
| May | 17:21 |
| June | 15:15 |
| July | 13:11 |
| August | 11:10 |
| September | 09:17 |
| October | 07:28 |
| November | 05:27 |
| December | 03:19 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.