HR1686
HR1686 is a multiple main-sequence star of spectral class F6 in the constellation of Camelopardalis.
HR1686 visual magnitude is 5.05. Because of its faintness, HR1686 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 HR1686.
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where HR1686 is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
HR1686 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 HR1686 double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
HR1686 is distant 68.40 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 10 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
HR1686 is circumpolar and transits at 06:03 UTC (altitude: 62.2°)