Talitha
star · Ursa Major · 3.1ᵐ
White star in Ursa Major.
Notable facts
About 14 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Talitha in?
Talitha lies in Ursa Major.
Is Talitha visible to the naked eye?
3.1ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Talitha?
Best observed in February.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 8h 59m · +48° 03′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Ursa Major
- How to observe
- 3.1ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- A7IV — white star
- Absolute magnitude
- 2.3ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈10 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~47 light years
- Designation
- HIP 44127
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° | 78° · never sets | — |
| +55° | 83° · never sets | — |
| +45° | 87° · never sets | — |
| +30° | 72° | 31° |
| 0° | 42° | 42° |
| −35° | 7° | 25° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 01:14 |
| February | 23:06 |
| March | 21:21 |
| April | 19:28 |
| May | 17:33 |
| June | 15:27 |
| July | 13:23 |
| August | 11:22 |
| September | 09:29 |
| October | 07:41 |
| November | 05:40 |
| December | 03:31 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.