Khambalia
star · Virgo · 4.5ᵐ
White star in Virgo.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Khambalia around the year 1839.
About 4 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Khambalia in?
Khambalia lies in Virgo.
Is Khambalia visible to the naked eye?
4.5ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Khambalia?
Best observed in April.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 14h 19m · −13° 22′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Virgo
- How to observe
- 4.5ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- A1V — white star
- Absolute magnitude
- 0.7ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈44 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~187 light years
- Designation
- HIP 69974
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° | 17° | 118° |
| +55° | 22° | 114° |
| +45° | 32° | 109° |
| +30° | 47° | 105° |
| 0° | 77° | 103° |
| −35° | 68° | 106° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 06:34 |
| February | 04:26 |
| March | 02:41 |
| April | 00:48 |
| May | 22:53 |
| June | 20:47 |
| July | 18:43 |
| August | 16:42 |
| September | 14:49 |
| October | 13:00 |
| November | 11:00 |
| December | 08:51 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.