16 Lacertae
16 Lacertae is a variable and multiple sub-giant star of spectral class B2 in the constellation of Lacerta.
16 Lacertae visual magnitude is 5.59. Because of its faintness, 16 Lacertae is visible to the naked eye only from locations with very dark skies, while it is not visible at all from skies affected by light pollution.
Celestial Coordinates
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Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
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Finder chart for 16 Lacertae.
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where 16 Lacertae is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
16 Lacertae is a visual double star which can be observed with binoculars or small telescopes. The table below shows key information about the 16 Lacertae double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
16 Lacertae is distant 1,202.95 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 7 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
16 Lacertae is circumpolar and transits at 17:45 UTC (altitude: 80.3°)