Sham
star · Sagitta · 4.4ᵐ
Yellow star (like the Sun) in Sagitta.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Sham around the year 1601.
About 4 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Sham in?
Sham lies in Sagitta.
Is Sham visible to the naked eye?
4.4ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Sham?
Best observed in July.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 19h 40m · +18° 01′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Sagitta
- How to observe
- 4.4ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- G0II — yellow star (like the Sun)
- Absolute magnitude
- -1.2ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈256 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~425 light years
- Designation
- HIP 96757
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° | 48° | 52° |
| +55° | 53° | 57° |
| +45° | 63° | 64° |
| +30° | 78° | 69° |
| 0° | 72° | 72° |
| −35° | 37° | 68° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 11:55 |
| February | 09:47 |
| March | 08:02 |
| April | 06:09 |
| May | 04:14 |
| June | 02:08 |
| July | 00:04 |
| August | 22:03 |
| September | 20:10 |
| October | 18:21 |
| November | 16:21 |
| December | 14:12 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.