ε Sagittae (epsilon Sagittae)

ε Sagittae is a variable and multiple giant star of spectral class G8 in the constellation of Sagitta.

ε Sagittae visual magnitude is 5.66. Because of its faintness, ε Sagittae is visible to the naked eye only from locations with very dark skies, while it is not visible at all from skies affected by light pollution.

Celestial Coordinates

Apparent

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Galactic Coordinates

Finder Chart

Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class

The red dot in the diagram below shows where ε Sagittae is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

Star System Properties

ε Sagittae is a visual double star which can be observed with binoculars or small telescopes. The table below shows key information about the ε Sagittae double sysyem:

Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion

ε Sagittae is distant 473.15 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 33 kilometers per second.

Alternative Designations

Visibility from Your Location

Today's ε Sagittae (epsilon Sagittae) rise, transit and set times from Oria, Italy are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/Rome):