Giausar
star · Draco · 3.8ᵐ
Red star in Draco.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Giausar around the year 1693.
About 7 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Giausar in?
Giausar lies in Draco.
Is Giausar visible to the naked eye?
3.8ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Giausar?
Best observed in March.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 11h 31m · +69° 20′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Draco
- How to observe
- 3.8ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- M0IIIvar — red star
- Absolute magnitude
- -1.2ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈265 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~333 light years
- Designation
- HIP 56211
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° | 81° · never sets | — |
| +55° | 76° · never sets | — |
| +45° | 66° · never sets | — |
| +30° | 51° · never sets | — |
| 0° | 21° | 21° |
| −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 | 03:46 |
| February | 01:39 |
| March | 23:53 |
| April | 22:00 |
| May | 20:06 |
| June | 17:59 |
| July | 15:56 |
| August | 13:55 |
| September | 12:01 |
| October | 10:13 |
| November | 08:12 |
| December | 06:03 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.