η Andromedae (eta Andromedae)
η Andromedae is a double giant star of spectral class G8 in the constellation of Andromeda.
η Andromedae visual magnitude is 4.42. Because of its moderate brightness, η Andromedae 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
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Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where η Andromedae is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
η Andromedae 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 η Andromedae double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
η Andromedae is distant 242.56 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 10 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's η Andromedae (eta Andromedae) rise, transit and set times from Gierschnach, Germany are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/Berlin):