η Muscae (eta Muscae)
η Muscae is a variable and double main-sequence star of spectral class B8 in the constellation of Musca.
η Muscae visual magnitude is 4.8. Because of its moderate brightness, η Muscae 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
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where η Muscae is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
η Muscae is a visual double star which can be observed with binoculars or small telescopes. The table below shows key information about the η Muscae double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
η Muscae is distant 405.47 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 8 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
η Muscae (eta Muscae) is currently not visible from Greenwich, UK