Gudja
star · Serpens · 4.1ᵐ
Red star in Serpens.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Gudja around the year 1644.
About 6 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Gudja in?
Gudja lies in Serpens.
Is Gudja visible to the naked eye?
4.1ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Gudja?
Best observed in May.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 15h 49m · +18° 08′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Serpens
- How to observe
- 4.1ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- M1III — red star
- Absolute magnitude
- -1.3ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈270 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~382 light years
- Designation
- HIP 77450
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° | 48° | 51° |
| +55° | 53° | 57° |
| +45° | 63° | 64° |
| +30° | 78° | 69° |
| 0° | 72° | 72° |
| −35° | 37° | 68° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 08:03 |
| February | 05:56 |
| March | 04:11 |
| April | 02:17 |
| May | 00:23 |
| June | 22:17 |
| July | 20:13 |
| August | 18:12 |
| September | 16:19 |
| October | 14:30 |
| November | 12:29 |
| December | 10:21 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.