ε Capricorni (epsilon Capricorni)
ε Capricorni is a variable and multiple main-sequence star of spectral class B2 in the constellation of Capricornus.
ε Capricorni visual magnitude is 4.68. Because of its moderate brightness, ε Capricorni 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 ε Capricorni (epsilon Capricorni).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where ε Capricorni is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
ε Capricorni is a visual double star which can be observed only with the help of very large telescopes. The table below shows key information about the ε Capricorni double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ε Capricorni is distant 662.60 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 24 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's ε Capricorni (epsilon Capricorni) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):