Sarin
star · Hercules · 3.1ᵐ
White star in Hercules.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Sarin around the year 1951.
About 14 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Sarin in?
Sarin lies in Hercules.
Is Sarin visible to the naked eye?
3.1ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Sarin?
Best observed in June.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 17h 15m · +24° 50′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Hercules
- How to observe
- 3.1ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- A3IVv SB — white star
- Absolute magnitude
- 1.3ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈26 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~75 light years
- Designation
- HIP 84379
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° | 55° | 33° |
| +55° | 60° | 43° |
| +45° | 70° | 54° |
| +30° | 85° | 61° |
| 0° | 65° | 65° |
| −35° | 30° | 59° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 09:30 |
| February | 07:22 |
| March | 05:37 |
| April | 03:44 |
| May | 01:49 |
| June | 23:43 |
| July | 21:39 |
| August | 19:38 |
| September | 17:45 |
| October | 15:56 |
| November | 13:56 |
| December | 11:47 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.