δ Aurigae (delta Aurigae)
δ Aurigae is a multiple hypergiant star of spectral class K0 in the constellation of Auriga.
δ Aurigae visual magnitude is 3.72. Because of its moderate brightness, δ Aurigae 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
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where δ Aurigae is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
δ Aurigae 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 δ Aurigae double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
δ Aurigae is distant 140.40 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 8 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
δ Aurigae (delta Aurigae) is circumpolar and transits at 11:57 UTC (altitude: 87.2°)