Dalim
star · Fornax · 3.8ᵐ
Yellow-white star in Fornax.
Notable facts
About 8 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Dalim in?
Dalim lies in Fornax.
Is Dalim visible to the naked eye?
3.8ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Dalim?
Best observed in November.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 3h 12m · −28° 59′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Fornax
- How to observe
- 3.8ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- F8V — yellow-white star
- Absolute magnitude
- 3.0ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈5.2 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~46 light years
- Designation
- HIP 14879
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° | 1° | 166° |
| +55° | 6° | 148° |
| +45° | 16° | 133° |
| +30° | 31° | 124° |
| 0° | 61° | 119° |
| −35° | 84° | 126° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 19:27 |
| February | 17:19 |
| March | 15:34 |
| April | 13:41 |
| May | 11:46 |
| June | 09:40 |
| July | 07:36 |
| August | 05:35 |
| September | 03:42 |
| October | 01:53 |
| November | 23:53 |
| December | 21:44 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.