η2 Doradus (eta2 Doradus)

η2 Doradus is a variable giant star of spectral class M2 in the constellation of Dorado.

η2 Doradus visual magnitude is 5.01. Because of its faintness, η2 Doradus 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 η2 Doradus is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion

η2 Doradus is distant 670.78 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 35 kilometers per second.

Alternative Designations

Visibility from Your Location

Today's η2 Doradus (eta2 Doradus) rise, transit and set times from Dambulla, Sri Lanka are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Asia/Colombo):