γ Camelopardalis (gamma Camelopardalis)
γ Camelopardalis is a multiple sub-giant star of spectral class A2 in the constellation of Camelopardalis.
γ Camelopardalis visual magnitude is 4.63. Because of its moderate brightness, γ Camelopardalis 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
Simplified finder chart for γ Camelopardalis (gamma Camelopardalis).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where γ Camelopardalis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
γ Camelopardalis is a visual double star which can be observed with binoculars or small telescopes. The table below shows key information about the γ Camelopardalis double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
γ Camelopardalis is distant 335.05 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 1 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
γ Camelopardalis (gamma Camelopardalis) is circumpolar and transits at 04:14 UTC (altitude: 70.1°)