η Herculis (eta Herculis)
η Herculis is a variable giant star of spectral class G7 in the constellation of Hercules.
η Herculis visual magnitude is 3.53. Because of its moderate brightness, η Herculis 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 Herculis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
η Herculis is distant 111.99 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 8 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
η Herculis (eta Herculis) is circumpolar and transits at 21:47 UTC (altitude: 77.4°)