HR1856

HR1856 is a multiple sub-giant star in the constellation of Pictor.

HR1856 visual magnitude is 5.46. Because of its reltive faintness, HR1856 should be visible only from locations with dark skies, while it is not visible at all from skies affected by light pollution.

The proper motion of HR1856 is 0.025 arcsec per year in Right Ascension and -0.137 arcsec per year in Declination and the associated displacement for the next 1000 years is represented with the red arrow.

Key facts about HR1856

Celestial coordinates and finder chart of HR1856

HR1856 is situated south of the celestial equator, as such, it is more easily visible from the southern hemisphere. Celestial coordinates for the J2000 equinox as well as galactic coordinates of HR1856 are provided in the following table:

The simplified sky map below shows the position of HR1856 in the sky:

Visibility of HR1856 from your location

HR1856 is currently not visible from Greenwich, United Kingdom

Distance of HR1856 from the Sun and relative movement

HR1856 is distant 142.54 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 16 kilometers per second.

Spectral properties of HR1856

HR1856 belongs to spectral class G3 and has a luminosity class of IV corresponding to a sub-giant star.

The red dot in the diagram below shows where HR1856 is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

HR1856 star system properties

HR1856 is a visual double star which can be observed with binoculars or small telescopes. The table below shows key information about the HR1856 double sysyem:

Alternative designations of HR1856