Rasalas
star · Leo · 3.9ᵐ
Orange star in Leo.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Rasalas around the year 1902.
About 7 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Rasalas in?
Rasalas lies in Leo.
Is Rasalas visible to the naked eye?
3.9ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Rasalas?
Best observed in February.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 9h 53m · +26° 00′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Leo
- How to observe
- 3.9ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- K0III — orange star
- Absolute magnitude
- 1.0ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈35 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~124 light years
- Designation
- HIP 48455
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° | 56° | 29° |
| +55° | 61° | 40° |
| +45° | 71° | 52° |
| +30° | 86° | 60° |
| 0° | 64° | 64° |
| −35° | 29° | 58° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 02:07 |
| February | 00:00 |
| March | 22:15 |
| April | 20:21 |
| May | 18:27 |
| June | 16:21 |
| July | 14:17 |
| August | 12:16 |
| September | 10:23 |
| October | 08:34 |
| November | 06:33 |
| December | 04:25 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.