Meridiana
star · Corona Australis · 4.1ᵐ
White star in Corona Australis.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Meridiana around the year 1901.
About 6 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Meridiana in?
Meridiana lies in Corona Australis.
Is Meridiana visible to the naked eye?
4.1ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Meridiana?
Best observed in July.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 19h 09m · −37° 54′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Corona Australis
- How to observe
- 4.1ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- A0/A1V — white star
- Absolute magnitude
- 1.2ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈29 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~125 light years
- Designation
- HIP 94114
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° | 7° | 150° |
| +30° | 22° | 135° |
| 0° | 52° | 128° |
| −35° | 87° | 139° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 11:24 |
| February | 09:17 |
| March | 07:31 |
| April | 05:38 |
| May | 03:44 |
| June | 01:38 |
| July | 23:34 |
| August | 21:33 |
| September | 19:40 |
| October | 17:51 |
| November | 15:50 |
| December | 13:42 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.