HR1427
HR1427 is a variable and multiple sub-giant star in the constellation of Taurus.
HR1427 visual magnitude is 4.78. Because of its moderate brightness, HR1427 should be easily visible from locations with dark skies, while it can be barely visible, or not visible at all, from skies affected by light pollution.
The proper motion of HR1427 is 0.107 arcsec per year in Right Ascension and -0.027 arcsec per year in Declination and the associated displacement for the next 1000 years is represented with the red arrow.
Key facts about HR1427
HR1427 is below the horizon from Greenwich, United Kingdom .
Altitude: -21.7°
Azimuth: 11.0°
Direction: North
Celestial coordinates and finder chart of HR1427
HR1427 is situated close to the celestial equator, as such, it is at least partly visible from both hemispheres in certain times of the year. Celestial coordinates for the J2000 equinox as well as galactic coordinates of HR1427 are provided in the following table:
The simplified sky map below shows the position of HR1427 in the sky:
Visibility of HR1427 from your location
Location: Greenwich, United Kingdom
Latitude: 51° 28’ 47” N
Longitude: 0° 00’ 00” E
Timezone: Europe/London
Today's HR1427 rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, United Kingdom are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
Distance of HR1427 from the Sun and relative movement
HR1427 is distant 144.63 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 38 kilometers per second.
Spectral properties of HR1427
HR1427 belongs to spectral class A6 and has a luminosity class of IV corresponding to a sub-giant star.
The red dot in the diagram below shows where HR1427 is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.