γ1 Caeli (gamma1 Caeli)

γ1 Caeli is a variable and double giant star of spectral class K3 in the constellation of Caelum.

γ1 Caeli visual magnitude is 4.55. Because of its moderate brightness, γ1 Caeli 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 γ1 Caeli is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

Star System Properties

γ1 Caeli is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of small or medium telescopes. The table below shows key information about the γ1 Caeli double sysyem:

Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion

γ1 Caeli is distant 184.91 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 3 kilometers per second.

Alternative Designations

Visibility from Your Location

Today's γ1 Caeli (gamma1 Caeli) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):