δ Serpentis (delta Serpentis)
δ Serpentis is a variable and multiple hypergiant star in the constellation of Serpens.
δ Serpentis visual magnitude is 3.8. Because of its moderate brightness, δ Serpentis should be easily visible from locations with dark skies, while it can be barely visible, or not visible at all, from skies affected by light pollution.
The proper motion of δ Serpentis is -0.074 arcsec per year in Right Ascension and 0.012 arcsec per year in Declination and the associated displacement for the next 10000 years is represented with the red arrow.
Key facts about δ Serpentis
δ Serpentis (delta Serpentis) is below the horizon from Greenwich, United Kingdom.
Altitude: -27.9°
Azimuth: 4.0°
Direction: North
Celestial coordinates and finder chart of δ Serpentis
δ Serpentis is situated close to the celestial equator, as such, it is at least partly visible from both hemispheres in certain times of the year. Celestial coordinates for the J2000 equinox as well as galactic coordinates of δ Serpentis are provided in the following table:
The simplified sky map below shows the position of δ Serpentis in the sky:
Visibility of δ Serpentis from your location
Location: Greenwich, United Kingdom
Latitude: 51° 28’ 47” N
Longitude: 0° 00’ 00” E
Timezone: Europe/London
Today's δ Serpentis (delta Serpentis) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, United Kingdom are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
Spectral properties of δ Serpentis
δ Serpentis belongs to spectral class F0 and has a luminosity class of IV corresponding to a hypergiant star.
δ Serpentis star system properties
δ Serpentis 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 Serpentis double sysyem: