Guniibuu
star · Ophiuchus · 4.3ᵐ
Orange star in Ophiuchus.
Notable facts
About 5 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Guniibuu in?
Guniibuu lies in Ophiuchus.
Is Guniibuu visible to the naked eye?
4.3ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Guniibuu?
Best observed in June.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 17h 15m · −26° 36′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Ophiuchus
- How to observe
- 4.3ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- K2:III: — orange star
- Absolute magnitude
- 5.5ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈0.6 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~19 light years
- Designation
- HIP 84405
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° | 3° | 154° |
| +55° | 8° | 141° |
| +45° | 18° | 129° |
| +30° | 33° | 121° |
| 0° | 63° | 117° |
| −35° | 82° | 123° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 09:30 |
| February | 07:23 |
| March | 05:37 |
| April | 03:44 |
| May | 01:50 |
| June | 23:43 |
| July | 21:40 |
| August | 19:39 |
| September | 17:45 |
| October | 15:57 |
| November | 13:56 |
| December | 11:47 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.