Keid
star · Eridanus · 4.4ᵐ
Orange star in Eridanus.
Notable facts
About 4 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Keid in?
Keid lies in Eridanus.
Is Keid visible to the naked eye?
4.4ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Keid?
Best observed in November.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 4h 15m · −7° 39′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Eridanus
- How to observe
- 4.4ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- K1V — orange star
- Absolute magnitude
- 5.9ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈0.4 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~16 light years
- Designation
- HIP 19849
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° | 22° | 105° |
| +55° | 27° | 103° |
| +45° | 37° | 101° |
| +30° | 52° | 99° |
| 0° | 82° | 98° |
| −35° | 63° | 99° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 20:30 |
| February | 18:23 |
| March | 16:37 |
| April | 14:44 |
| May | 12:49 |
| June | 10:43 |
| July | 08:39 |
| August | 06:38 |
| September | 04:45 |
| October | 02:57 |
| November | 00:56 |
| December | 22:47 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.