Nashira
star · Capricornus · 3.7ᵐ
White star in Capricornus.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Nashira around the year 1869.
About 8 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Nashira in?
Nashira lies in Capricornus.
Is Nashira visible to the naked eye?
3.7ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Nashira?
Best observed in August.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 21h 40m · −16° 40′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Capricornus
- How to observe
- 3.7ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- A7III:mp... — white star
- Absolute magnitude
- 0.3ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈66 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~157 light years
- Designation
- HIP 106985
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° | 13° | 125° |
| +55° | 18° | 120° |
| +45° | 28° | 114° |
| +30° | 43° | 109° |
| 0° | 73° | 107° |
| −35° | 72° | 110° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 13:55 |
| February | 11:47 |
| March | 10:02 |
| April | 08:09 |
| May | 06:14 |
| June | 04:08 |
| July | 02:04 |
| August | 00:03 |
| September | 22:10 |
| October | 20:21 |
| November | 18:21 |
| December | 16:12 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.