Alsafi - σ Draconis (sigma Draconis)
Alsafi, also designated as σ Draconis (sigma Draconis), is a variable hypergiant star of spectral class K0 in the constellation of Draco.
Alsafi visual magnitude is 4.68. Because of its moderate brightness, Alsafi 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
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Simplified finder chart for Alsafi - σ Draconis (sigma Draconis).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Alsafi is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Alsafi is distant 18.80 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 27 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Alsafi - σ Draconis (sigma Draconis) is circumpolar and transits at 19:59 UTC (altitude: 71.8°)