γ Cassiopeiae (gamma Cassiopeiae)
γ Cassiopeiae is a variable and multiple hypergiant star of spectral class B0 in the constellation of Cassiopeia.
γ Cassiopeiae visual magnitude is 2.47. Because of its brightness, γ Cassiopeiae is clearly visible to the naked eye when observed from locations with dark skies, and should be also quite easily visible from light polluted areas.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
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Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where γ Cassiopeiae is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
γ Cassiopeiae 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 γ Cassiopeiae double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
γ Cassiopeiae is distant 612.78 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 7 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
γ Cassiopeiae (gamma Cassiopeiae) is circumpolar and transits at 07:15 UTC (altitude: 80.6°)