Salm
star · Pegasus · 4.6ᵐ
White star in Pegasus.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Salm around the year 1864.
About 4 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Salm in?
Salm lies in Pegasus.
Is Salm visible to the naked eye?
4.6ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Salm?
Best observed in September.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 23h 21m · +23° 44′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Pegasus
- How to observe
- 4.6ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- A5V — white star
- Absolute magnitude
- 1.1ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈31 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~162 light years
- Designation
- HIP 115250
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° | 54° | 36° |
| +55° | 59° | 45° |
| +45° | 69° | 55° |
| +30° | 84° | 62° |
| 0° | 66° | 66° |
| −35° | 31° | 61° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 15:35 |
| February | 13:28 |
| March | 11:43 |
| April | 09:49 |
| May | 07:55 |
| June | 05:49 |
| July | 03:45 |
| August | 01:44 |
| September | 23:51 |
| October | 22:02 |
| November | 20:01 |
| December | 17:53 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.