Elgafar
star · Virgo · 4.8ᵐ
Yellow star (like the Sun) in Virgo.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Elgafar around the year 1908.
About 3 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Elgafar in?
Elgafar lies in Virgo.
Is Elgafar visible to the naked eye?
4.8ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Elgafar?
Best observed in April.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 14h 28m · −2° 14′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Virgo
- How to observe
- 4.8ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- G2III — yellow star (like the Sun)
- Absolute magnitude
- 2.0ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈13 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~118 light years
- Designation
- HIP 70755
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° | 28° | 94° |
| +55° | 33° | 94° |
| +45° | 43° | 93° |
| +30° | 58° | 93° |
| 0° | 88° | 92° |
| −35° | 57° | 93° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 06:43 |
| February | 04:35 |
| March | 02:50 |
| April | 00:57 |
| May | 23:02 |
| June | 20:56 |
| July | 18:52 |
| August | 16:51 |
| September | 14:58 |
| October | 13:10 |
| November | 11:09 |
| December | 09:00 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.