Dabih
star · Capricornus · 3.0ᵐ
White star in Capricornus.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Dabih around the year 1699.
About 15 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Dabih in?
Dabih lies in Capricornus.
Is Dabih visible to the naked eye?
3.0ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Dabih?
Best observed in July.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 20h 21m · −14° 47′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Capricornus
- How to observe
- 3.0ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- A5:n — white star
- Absolute magnitude
- -1.9ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈515 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~327 light years
- Designation
- HIP 100345
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° | 15° | 121° |
| +55° | 20° | 116° |
| +45° | 30° | 111° |
| +30° | 45° | 107° |
| 0° | 75° | 105° |
| −35° | 70° | 108° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 12:35 |
| February | 10:28 |
| March | 08:43 |
| April | 06:50 |
| May | 04:55 |
| June | 02:49 |
| July | 00:45 |
| August | 22:44 |
| September | 20:51 |
| October | 19:02 |
| November | 17:02 |
| December | 14:53 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.