δ Caeli (delta Caeli)

δ Caeli is a variable sub-giant star in the constellation of Caelum.

δ Caeli visual magnitude is 5.07. Because of its reltive faintness, δ Caeli should be visible only from locations with dark skies, while it is not visible at all from skies affected by light pollution.

The proper motion of δ Caeli is 0.007 arcsec per year in Right Ascension and -0.008 arcsec per year in Declination and the associated displacement for the next 100000 years is represented with the red arrow.

Key facts about δ Caeli

Celestial coordinates and finder chart of δ Caeli

δ Caeli is situated south of the celestial equator, as such, it is more easily visible from the southern hemisphere. Celestial coordinates for the J2000 equinox as well as galactic coordinates of δ Caeli are provided in the following table:

The simplified sky map below shows the position of δ Caeli in the sky:

Visibility of δ Caeli from your location

δ Caeli (delta Caeli) is currently not visible from Greenwich, United Kingdom

Distance of δ Caeli from the Sun and relative movement

δ Caeli is distant 710.24 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 14 kilometers per second.

Spectral properties of δ Caeli

δ Caeli belongs to spectral class B2 and has a luminosity class of IV corresponding to a sub-giant star.

The red dot in the diagram below shows where δ Caeli is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

Alternative designations of δ Caeli