Markeb
star · Vela · 2.5ᵐ
Blue-white star in Vela.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Markeb around the year 1454.
About 26 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Markeb in?
Markeb lies in Vela.
Is Markeb visible to the naked eye?
2.5ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Markeb?
Best observed in February.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 9h 22m · −55° 01′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Vela
- How to observe
- 2.5ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- B2IV — blue-white star
- Absolute magnitude
- -3.8ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈2,704 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~572 light years
- Designation
- HIP 45941
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° | never rises | — |
| +55° | never rises | — |
| +45° | never rises | — |
| +30° | 5° | 161° |
| 0° | 35° | 145° |
| −35° | 70° · never sets | — |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 01:37 |
| February | 23:29 |
| March | 21:44 |
| April | 19:51 |
| May | 17:56 |
| June | 15:50 |
| July | 13:46 |
| August | 11:45 |
| September | 09:52 |
| October | 08:03 |
| November | 06:03 |
| December | 03:54 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.