Rotanev
star · Delphinus · 3.6ᵐ
Yellow-white star in Delphinus.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Rotanev around the year 1925.
About 9 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Rotanev in?
Rotanev lies in Delphinus.
Is Rotanev visible to the naked eye?
3.6ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Rotanev?
Best observed in July.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 20h 38m · +14° 36′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Delphinus
- How to observe
- 3.6ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- F5IV — yellow-white star
- Absolute magnitude
- 1.2ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈29 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~101 light years
- Designation
- HIP 101769
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° | 45° | 60° |
| +55° | 50° | 64° |
| +45° | 60° | 69° |
| +30° | 75° | 73° |
| 0° | 75° | 75° |
| −35° | 40° | 72° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 12:52 |
| February | 10:45 |
| March | 08:59 |
| April | 07:06 |
| May | 05:12 |
| June | 03:06 |
| July | 01:02 |
| August | 23:01 |
| September | 21:08 |
| October | 19:19 |
| November | 17:18 |
| December | 15:10 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.