Azha
star · Eridanus · 3.9ᵐ
Orange star in Eridanus.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Azha around the year 1889.
About 7 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Azha in?
Azha lies in Eridanus.
Is Azha visible to the naked eye?
3.9ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Azha?
Best observed in November.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 2h 56m · −8° 54′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Eridanus
- How to observe
- 3.9ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- K1III-IV — orange star
- Absolute magnitude
- 0.8ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈42 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~137 light years
- Designation
- HIP 13701
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° | 21° | 108° |
| +55° | 26° | 106° |
| +45° | 36° | 103° |
| +30° | 51° | 100° |
| 0° | 81° | 99° |
| −35° | 64° | 101° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 19:11 |
| February | 17:04 |
| March | 15:18 |
| April | 13:25 |
| May | 11:31 |
| June | 09:24 |
| July | 07:21 |
| August | 05:20 |
| September | 03:27 |
| October | 01:38 |
| November | 23:37 |
| December | 21:29 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.