Suhail
star · Vela · 2.2ᵐ
Orange star in Vela.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Suhail around the year 1481.
About 32 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Suhail in?
Suhail lies in Vela.
Is Suhail visible to the naked eye?
2.2ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Suhail?
Best observed in February.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 9h 08m · −43° 26′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Vela
- How to observe
- 2.2ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- K4Ib-II — orange star
- Absolute magnitude
- -3.9ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈3,048 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~545 light years
- Designation
- HIP 44816
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° | never rises | — |
| +55° | never rises | — |
| +45° | 2° | 166° |
| +30° | 17° | 143° |
| 0° | 47° | 133° |
| −35° | 82° | 147° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 01:22 |
| February | 23:15 |
| March | 21:30 |
| April | 19:37 |
| May | 17:42 |
| June | 15:36 |
| July | 13:32 |
| August | 11:31 |
| September | 09:38 |
| October | 07:49 |
| November | 05:49 |
| December | 03:40 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.