Skat
star · Aquarius · 3.3ᵐ
White star in Aquarius.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Skat around the year 1865.
About 12 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Skat in?
Skat lies in Aquarius.
Is Skat visible to the naked eye?
3.3ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Skat?
Best observed in September.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 22h 55m · −15° 49′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Aquarius
- How to observe
- 3.3ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- A3V — white star
- Absolute magnitude
- -0.2ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈102 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~161 light years
- Designation
- HIP 113136
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 | 15:09 |
| February | 13:02 |
| March | 11:17 |
| April | 09:23 |
| May | 07:29 |
| June | 05:23 |
| July | 03:19 |
| August | 01:18 |
| September | 23:25 |
| October | 21:36 |
| November | 19:35 |
| December | 17:27 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.