Edasich
star · Draco · 3.3ᵐ
Orange star in Draco.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Edasich around the year 1925.
About 12 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Edasich in?
Edasich lies in Draco.
Is Edasich visible to the naked eye?
3.3ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Edasich?
Best observed in May.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 15h 25m · +58° 58′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Draco
- How to observe
- 3.3ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- K2III — orange star
- Absolute magnitude
- 0.8ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈40 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~101 light years
- Designation
- HIP 75458
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° | 89° · never sets | — |
| +55° | 86° · never sets | — |
| +45° | 76° · never sets | — |
| +30° | 61° | 8° |
| 0° | 31° | 31° |
| −35° | never rises | — |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 07:39 |
| February | 05:32 |
| March | 03:47 |
| April | 01:54 |
| May | 23:59 |
| June | 21:53 |
| July | 19:49 |
| August | 17:48 |
| September | 15:55 |
| October | 14:06 |
| November | 12:06 |
| December | 09:57 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.