8 Andromedae
8 Andromedae is a variable and multiple giant star of spectral class M2 in the constellation of Andromeda.
8 Andromedae visual magnitude is 4.85. Because of its moderate brightness, 8 Andromedae is easily visible to the naked eye from locations with dark skies, while it might be barely visible, or not visible at all, from light-polluted skies.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
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Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where 8 Andromedae is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
8 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 8 Andromedae double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
8 Andromedae is distant 654.62 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 8 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
8 Andromedae is circumpolar and transits at 05:51 UTC (altitude: 87.7°)