Sabik

star · Ophiuchus · 2.4ᵐ

White star in Ophiuchus.

Notable facts

The light you see today left Sabik around the year 1938.

About 27 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.

In brief

Which constellation is Sabik in?

Sabik lies in Ophiuchus.

Is Sabik visible to the naked eye?

2.4ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).

When is the best time to observe Sabik?

Best observed in June.

Data

RA / Dec (J2000): 17h 10m · −15° 43′
Type: star
Constellation: Ophiuchus
How to observe: 2.4ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
Spectral class: A2.5Va — white star
Absolute magnitude: 0.3ᵐ
Luminosity: ≈67 × the Sun
Distance: ~88 light years
Designation: HIP 84012

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°	14°	123°
+55°	19°	118°
+45°	29°	113°
+30°	44°	108°
0°	74°	106°
−35°	71°	109°

Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.

Culmination time by month

Month	Culmination
January	09:25
February	07:18
March	05:32
April	03:39
May	01:45
June	23:38
July	21:35
August	19:34
September	17:40
October	15:52
November	13:51
December	11:42

Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.

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