Marsic
star · Hercules · 5.0ᵐ
Yellow star (like the Sun) in Hercules.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Marsic around the year 1658.
About 3 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Marsic in?
Marsic lies in Hercules.
Is Marsic visible to the naked eye?
5.0ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Marsic?
Best observed in May.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 16h 08m · +17° 03′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Hercules
- How to observe
- 5.0ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- G8III — yellow star (like the Sun)
- Absolute magnitude
- -0.3ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈109 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~368 light years
- Designation
- HIP 79043
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° | 47° | 54° |
| +55° | 52° | 59° |
| +45° | 62° | 66° |
| +30° | 77° | 70° |
| 0° | 73° | 73° |
| −35° | 38° | 69° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 08:23 |
| February | 06:15 |
| March | 04:30 |
| April | 02:37 |
| May | 00:42 |
| June | 22:36 |
| July | 20:32 |
| August | 18:31 |
| September | 16:38 |
| October | 14:49 |
| November | 12:49 |
| December | 10:40 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.