Zhang
star · Hydra · 4.1ᵐ
Yellow star (like the Sun) in Hydra.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Zhang around the year 1762.
About 6 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Zhang in?
Zhang lies in Hydra.
Is Zhang visible to the naked eye?
4.1ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Zhang?
Best observed in February.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 9h 51m · −14° 51′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Hydra
- How to observe
- 4.1ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- G6/G8III — yellow star (like the Sun)
- Absolute magnitude
- -0.4ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈127 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~264 light years
- Designation
- HIP 48356
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° | 15° | 121° |
| +55° | 20° | 117° |
| +45° | 30° | 111° |
| +30° | 45° | 107° |
| 0° | 75° | 105° |
| −35° | 70° | 108° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 02:06 |
| February | 23:59 |
| March | 22:13 |
| April | 20:20 |
| May | 18:26 |
| June | 16:20 |
| July | 14:16 |
| August | 12:15 |
| September | 10:22 |
| October | 08:33 |
| November | 06:32 |
| December | 04:24 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.