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γ2 Andromedae (gamma2 Andromedae)

Above the horizon.  Circumpolar today
Alt: 7.04°   Az: 20.46°   Direction: North-North-East

γ2 Andromedae is a multiple main-sequence star of spectral class B8 in the constellation of Andromeda.

γ2 Andromedae visual magnitude is 4.84. Because of its moderate brightness, γ2 Andromedae 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.

Image of γ2 Andromedae (gamma2 Andromedae) star
DSS2 image of γ2 Andromedae. The red arrow shows the motion of γ2 Andromedae during the next 10000 years (6.17 arcmin in Right Ascension and -9.17 arcmin in declination);

Celestial Coordinates

Apparent

02h 05m 27s
+42° 27’ 01”
13h 52m 11s
15h 57m 39s

J2000

02h 03m 54s
+42° 19’ 50”

Galactic Coordinates

136.97°
-18.56°

Finder Chart

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Finder chart for γ2 Andromedae (gamma2 Andromedae).

Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class

4.84
Main-sequence

B8V
9766K

Star System Properties

γ2 Andromedae 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 γ2 Andromedae double sysyem:

4.84
7.64
2.8
9.6 arcsec

Alternative Designations

γ2 Andromedae
(gamma2 Andromedae)
57 Andromedae
SAO37735
SAO37735

Visibility from Your Location

γ2 Andromedae (gamma2 Andromedae) is circumpolar and transits at 16:37 UTC (altitude: 81.0°)