Beid
star · Eridanus · 4.0ᵐ
Yellow-white star in Eridanus.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Beid around the year 1904.
About 6 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Beid in?
Beid lies in Eridanus.
Is Beid visible to the naked eye?
4.0ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Beid?
Best observed in November.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 4h 12m · −6° 50′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Eridanus
- How to observe
- 4.0ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- F2II-III — yellow-white star
- Absolute magnitude
- 1.2ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈29 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~122 light years
- Designation
- HIP 19587
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° | 23° | 104° |
| +55° | 28° | 102° |
| +45° | 38° | 100° |
| +30° | 53° | 98° |
| 0° | 83° | 97° |
| −35° | 62° | 98° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 20:26 |
| February | 18:19 |
| March | 16:34 |
| April | 14:40 |
| May | 12:46 |
| June | 10:40 |
| July | 08:36 |
| August | 06:35 |
| September | 04:42 |
| October | 02:53 |
| November | 00:52 |
| December | 22:44 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.