Terebellum
star · Sagittarius · 4.7ᵐ
Yellow star (like the Sun) in Sagittarius.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Terebellum around the year 1941.
About 3 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Terebellum in?
Terebellum lies in Sagittarius.
Is Terebellum visible to the naked eye?
4.7ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Terebellum?
Best observed in July.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 19h 56m · −26° 18′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Sagittarius
- How to observe
- 4.7ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- G3/G5III — yellow star (like the Sun)
- Absolute magnitude
- 2.6ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈7.6 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~85 light years
- Designation
- HIP 98066
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° | 4° | 152° |
| +55° | 9° | 141° |
| +45° | 19° | 129° |
| +30° | 34° | 121° |
| 0° | 64° | 116° |
| −35° | 81° | 123° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 12:10 |
| February | 10:03 |
| March | 08:18 |
| April | 06:24 |
| May | 04:30 |
| June | 02:24 |
| July | 00:20 |
| August | 22:19 |
| September | 20:26 |
| October | 18:37 |
| November | 16:36 |
| December | 14:28 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.