Gomeisa
star · Canis Minor · 2.9ᵐ
Blue-white star in Canis Minor.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Gomeisa around the year 1864.
About 18 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Gomeisa in?
Gomeisa lies in Canis Minor.
Is Gomeisa visible to the naked eye?
2.9ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Gomeisa?
Best observed in January.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 7h 27m · +8° 17′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Canis Minor
- How to observe
- 2.9ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- B8Vvar — blue-white star
- Absolute magnitude
- -0.6ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈147 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~162 light years
- Designation
- HIP 36188
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° | 38° | 73° |
| +55° | 43° | 75° |
| +45° | 53° | 78° |
| +30° | 68° | 80° |
| 0° | 82° | 82° |
| −35° | 47° | 80° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 23:42 |
| February | 21:34 |
| March | 19:49 |
| April | 17:56 |
| May | 16:01 |
| June | 13:55 |
| July | 11:51 |
| August | 09:50 |
| September | 07:57 |
| October | 06:08 |
| November | 04:08 |
| December | 01:59 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.