Kaus Media
star · Sagittarius · 2.7ᵐ
Orange star in Sagittarius.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Kaus Media around the year 1678.
About 21 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Kaus Media in?
Kaus Media lies in Sagittarius.
Is Kaus Media visible to the naked eye?
2.7ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Kaus Media?
Best observed in June.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 18h 21m · −29° 50′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Sagittarius
- How to observe
- 2.7ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- K3III — orange star
- Absolute magnitude
- -2.4ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈794 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~348 light years
- Designation
- HIP 89931
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° | 0° | 174° |
| +55° | 5° | 150° |
| +45° | 15° | 135° |
| +30° | 30° | 125° |
| 0° | 60° | 120° |
| −35° | 85° | 127° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 10:35 |
| February | 08:28 |
| March | 06:43 |
| April | 04:50 |
| May | 02:55 |
| June | 00:49 |
| July | 22:45 |
| August | 20:44 |
| September | 18:51 |
| October | 17:02 |
| November | 15:02 |
| December | 12:53 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.