Adhil - ξ Andromedae (xi Andromedae)
Adhil, also designated as ξ Andromedae (xi Andromedae), is a hypergiant star of spectral class K0 in the constellation of Andromeda.
Adhil visual magnitude is 4.88. Because of its moderate brightness, Adhil 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
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Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Simplified finder chart for Adhil - ξ Andromedae (xi Andromedae).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Adhil is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Adhil is distant 195.44 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 13 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Adhil - ξ Andromedae (xi Andromedae) is circumpolar and transits at 02:05 UTC (altitude: 84.2°)