Minelauva
star · Virgo · 3.4ᵐ
Red star in Virgo.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Minelauva around the year 1828.
About 11 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Minelauva in?
Minelauva lies in Virgo.
Is Minelauva visible to the naked eye?
3.4ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Minelauva?
Best observed in April.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 12h 56m · +3° 24′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Virgo
- How to observe
- 3.4ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- M3III — red star
- Absolute magnitude
- -0.5ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈139 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~198 light years
- Designation
- HIP 63090
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° | 33° | 83° |
| +55° | 38° | 84° |
| +45° | 48° | 85° |
| +30° | 63° | 86° |
| 0° | 87° | 87° |
| −35° | 52° | 86° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 05:10 |
| February | 03:03 |
| March | 01:17 |
| April | 23:24 |
| May | 21:30 |
| June | 19:24 |
| July | 17:20 |
| August | 15:19 |
| September | 13:26 |
| October | 11:37 |
| November | 09:36 |
| December | 07:28 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.