55 Andromedae
55 Andromedae is a double giant star of spectral class K1 in the constellation of Andromeda.
55 Andromedae visual magnitude is 5.4. Because of its faintness, 55 Andromedae 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
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Simplified finder chart for 55 Andromedae.
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where 55 Andromedae is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
55 Andromedae is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of small or medium telescopes. The table below shows key information about the 55 Andromedae double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
55 Andromedae is distant 539.74 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
55 Andromedae is circumpolar and transits at 02:04 UTC (altitude: 79.4°)