HR172
HR172 is a multiple star of spectral class G5 in the constellation of Cetus.
HR172 visual magnitude is 6.49. Because of its faintness, HR172 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 HR172.
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where HR172 is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
HR172 is a visual double star which can be observed with binoculars or small telescopes. The table below shows key information about the HR172 double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
HR172 is distant 503.09 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 48 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's HR172 rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):