Chertan
star · Leo · 3.3ᵐ
White star in Leo.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Chertan around the year 1861.
About 12 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Chertan in?
Chertan lies in Leo.
Is Chertan visible to the naked eye?
3.3ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Chertan?
Best observed in March.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 11h 14m · +15° 26′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Leo
- How to observe
- 3.3ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- A2V — white star
- Absolute magnitude
- -0.2ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈102 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~165 light years
- Designation
- HIP 54879
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° | 45° | 58° |
| +55° | 50° | 62° |
| +45° | 60° | 68° |
| +30° | 75° | 72° |
| 0° | 75° | 75° |
| −35° | 40° | 71° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 03:29 |
| February | 01:21 |
| March | 23:36 |
| April | 21:43 |
| May | 19:48 |
| June | 17:42 |
| July | 15:38 |
| August | 13:37 |
| September | 11:44 |
| October | 09:56 |
| November | 07:55 |
| December | 05:46 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.