Athebyne
star · Draco · 2.7ᵐ
Yellow star (like the Sun) in Draco.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Athebyne around the year 1934.
About 20 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Athebyne in?
Athebyne lies in Draco.
Is Athebyne visible to the naked eye?
2.7ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Athebyne?
Best observed in May.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 16h 24m · +61° 31′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Draco
- How to observe
- 2.7ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- G8III — yellow star (like the Sun)
- Absolute magnitude
- 0.5ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈55 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~92 light years
- Designation
- HIP 80331
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° | 88° · never sets | — |
| +55° | 83° · never sets | — |
| +45° | 73° · never sets | — |
| +30° | 58° · never sets | — |
| 0° | 28° | 28° |
| −35° | never rises | — |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 08:38 |
| February | 06:31 |
| March | 04:46 |
| April | 02:53 |
| May | 00:58 |
| June | 22:52 |
| July | 20:48 |
| August | 18:47 |
| September | 16:54 |
| October | 15:05 |
| November | 13:05 |
| December | 10:56 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.