Sheliak
star · Lyra · 3.5ᵐ
White star in Lyra.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Sheliak around the year 1064.
About 10 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Sheliak in?
Sheliak lies in Lyra.
Is Sheliak visible to the naked eye?
3.5ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Sheliak?
Best observed in July.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 18h 50m · +33° 22′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Lyra
- How to observe
- 3.5ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- A8:V comp SB — white star
- Absolute magnitude
- -3.8ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈2,911 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~962 light years
- Designation
- HIP 92420
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° | 63° · never sets | — |
| +55° | 68° | 17° |
| +45° | 78° | 39° |
| +30° | 87° | 51° |
| 0° | 57° | 57° |
| −35° | 22° | 48° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 11:05 |
| February | 08:57 |
| March | 07:12 |
| April | 05:19 |
| May | 03:24 |
| June | 01:18 |
| July | 23:14 |
| August | 21:13 |
| September | 19:20 |
| October | 17:31 |
| November | 15:31 |
| December | 13:22 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.