HR1068
HR1068 is a multiple giant star of spectral class A4 in the constellation of Camelopardalis.
HR1068 visual magnitude is 6.4. Because of its faintness, HR1068 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
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Simplified finder chart for HR1068.
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where HR1068 is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
HR1068 is a visual double star which can be observed with binoculars or small telescopes. The table below shows key information about the HR1068 double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
HR1068 is distant 763.47 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 7 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
HR1068 is circumpolar and transits at 04:16 UTC (altitude: 82.6°)