Botein
star · Aries · 4.3ᵐ
Orange star in Aries.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Botein around the year 1856.
About 5 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Botein in?
Botein lies in Aries.
Is Botein visible to the naked eye?
4.3ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Botein?
Best observed in November.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 3h 12m · +19° 44′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Aries
- How to observe
- 4.3ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- K2IIIvar — orange star
- Absolute magnitude
- 0.8ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈42 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~170 light years
- Designation
- HIP 14838
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° | 50° | 48° |
| +55° | 55° | 54° |
| +45° | 65° | 61° |
| +30° | 80° | 67° |
| 0° | 70° | 70° |
| −35° | 35° | 66° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 19:26 |
| February | 17:19 |
| March | 15:34 |
| April | 13:40 |
| May | 11:46 |
| June | 09:40 |
| July | 07:36 |
| August | 05:35 |
| September | 03:42 |
| October | 01:53 |
| November | 23:52 |
| December | 21:44 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.