Paikauhale
star · Scorpius · 2.8ᵐ
Blue-white star in Scorpius.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Paikauhale around the year 1552.
About 19 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Paikauhale in?
Paikauhale lies in Scorpius.
Is Paikauhale visible to the naked eye?
2.8ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Paikauhale?
Best observed in May.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 16h 36m · −28° 13′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Scorpius
- How to observe
- 2.8ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- B0V — blue-white star
- Absolute magnitude
- -3.0ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈1,343 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~474 light years
- Designation
- HIP 81266
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° | 2° | 161° |
| +55° | 7° | 146° |
| +45° | 17° | 132° |
| +30° | 32° | 123° |
| 0° | 62° | 118° |
| −35° | 83° | 125° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 08:50 |
| February | 06:43 |
| March | 04:58 |
| April | 03:04 |
| May | 01:10 |
| June | 23:04 |
| July | 21:00 |
| August | 18:59 |
| September | 17:06 |
| October | 15:17 |
| November | 13:17 |
| December | 11:08 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.