Kurhah
star · Cepheus · 4.3ᵐ
White star in Cepheus.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Kurhah around the year 1929.
About 5 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Kurhah in?
Kurhah lies in Cepheus.
Is Kurhah visible to the naked eye?
4.3ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Kurhah?
Best observed in August.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 22h 04m · +64° 38′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Cepheus
- How to observe
- 4.3ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- Am — white star
- Absolute magnitude
- 1.9ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈15 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~97 light years
- Designation
- HIP 108917
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° | 85° · never sets | — |
| +55° | 80° · never sets | — |
| +45° | 70° · never sets | — |
| +30° | 55° · never sets | — |
| 0° | 25° | 25° |
| −35° | never rises | — |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 14:18 |
| February | 12:11 |
| March | 10:26 |
| April | 08:32 |
| May | 06:38 |
| June | 04:32 |
| July | 02:28 |
| August | 00:27 |
| September | 22:34 |
| October | 20:45 |
| November | 18:44 |
| December | 16:36 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.