Nembus
star · Andromeda · 3.6ᵐ
Orange star in Andromeda.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Nembus around the year 1849.
About 9 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Nembus in?
Nembus lies in Andromeda.
Is Nembus visible to the naked eye?
3.6ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Nembus?
Best observed in October.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 1h 38m · +48° 38′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Andromeda
- How to observe
- 3.6ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- K3III — orange star
- Absolute magnitude
- -0.1ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈93 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~177 light years
- Designation
- HIP 7607
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° | 79° · never sets | — |
| +55° | 84° · never sets | — |
| +45° | 86° · never sets | — |
| +30° | 71° | 30° |
| 0° | 41° | 41° |
| −35° | 6° | 24° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 17:52 |
| February | 15:45 |
| March | 14:00 |
| April | 12:07 |
| May | 10:12 |
| June | 08:06 |
| July | 06:02 |
| August | 04:01 |
| September | 02:08 |
| October | 00:19 |
| November | 22:19 |
| December | 20:10 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.