Maasym
star · Hercules · 4.4ᵐ
Orange star in Hercules.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Maasym around the year 1657.
About 4 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Maasym in?
Maasym lies in Hercules.
Is Maasym visible to the naked eye?
4.4ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Maasym?
Best observed in June.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 17h 31m · +26° 07′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Hercules
- How to observe
- 4.4ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- K3IIIvar — orange star
- Absolute magnitude
- -0.9ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈189 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~369 light years
- Designation
- HIP 85693
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° | 56° | 28° |
| +55° | 61° | 40° |
| +45° | 71° | 52° |
| +30° | 86° | 59° |
| 0° | 64° | 64° |
| −35° | 29° | 58° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 09:45 |
| February | 07:38 |
| March | 05:53 |
| April | 03:59 |
| May | 02:05 |
| June | 23:59 |
| July | 21:55 |
| August | 19:54 |
| September | 18:01 |
| October | 16:12 |
| November | 14:11 |
| December | 12:03 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.