Ginan
star · Crux · 3.6ᵐ
Orange star in Crux.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Ginan around the year 1796.
About 9 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Ginan in?
Ginan lies in Crux.
Is Ginan visible to the naked eye?
3.6ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Ginan?
Best observed in March.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 12h 21m · −60° 24′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Crux
- How to observe
- 3.6ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- K3/K4III — orange star
- Absolute magnitude
- -0.7ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈156 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~230 light years
- Designation
- HIP 60260
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° | never rises | — |
| +55° | never rises | — |
| +45° | never rises | — |
| +30° | never rises | — |
| 0° | 30° | 150° |
| −35° | 65° · never sets | — |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 04:36 |
| February | 02:29 |
| March | 00:43 |
| April | 22:50 |
| May | 20:56 |
| June | 18:49 |
| July | 16:46 |
| August | 14:45 |
| September | 12:51 |
| October | 11:03 |
| November | 09:02 |
| December | 06:53 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.