Kang
star · Virgo · 4.2ᵐ
Orange star in Virgo.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Kang around the year 1771.
About 5 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Kang in?
Kang lies in Virgo.
Is Kang visible to the naked eye?
4.2ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Kang?
Best observed in April.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 14h 13m · −10° 16′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Virgo
- How to observe
- 4.2ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- K3III — orange star
- Absolute magnitude
- -0.3ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈111 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~255 light years
- Designation
- HIP 69427
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° | 20° | 111° |
| +55° | 25° | 108° |
| +45° | 35° | 105° |
| +30° | 50° | 102° |
| 0° | 80° | 100° |
| −35° | 65° | 103° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 06:27 |
| February | 04:20 |
| March | 02:35 |
| April | 00:41 |
| May | 22:47 |
| June | 20:41 |
| July | 18:37 |
| August | 16:36 |
| September | 14:43 |
| October | 12:54 |
| November | 10:54 |
| December | 08:45 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.