HR1492

HR1492 is a variable and multiple giant star of spectral class M8 in the constellation of Dorado.

HR1492 visual magnitude is 5.4. Because of its faintness, HR1492 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

Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class

The red dot in the diagram below shows where HR1492 is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

Star System Properties

HR1492 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 HR1492 double sysyem:

Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion

HR1492 is distant 203.50 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 26 kilometers per second.

Alternative Designations

Visibility from Your Location

HR1492 is currently not visible from Greenwich, UK