HR2702
HR2702 is a variable sub-giant star in the constellation of Puppis.
HR2702 visual magnitude is 4.83. Because of its moderate brightness, HR2702 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 HR2702 is -0.009 arcsec per year in Right Ascension and 0.002 arcsec per year in Declination and the associated displacement for the next 100000 years is represented with the red arrow.
Key facts about HR2702
HR2702 is below the horizon from Greenwich, United Kingdom.
Altitude: -21.6°
Azimuth: 232.8°
Direction: South-West
Celestial coordinates and finder chart of HR2702
HR2702 is situated south of the celestial equator, as such, it is more easily visible from the southern hemisphere. Celestial coordinates for the J2000 equinox as well as galactic coordinates of HR2702 are provided in the following table:
The simplified sky map below shows the position of HR2702 in the sky:
Visibility of HR2702 from your location
Location: Greenwich, United Kingdom
Latitude: 51° 28’ 47” N
Longitude: 0° 00’ 00” E
Timezone: Europe/London
HR2702 is currently not visible from Greenwich, United Kingdom
Distance of HR2702 from the Sun and relative movement
HR2702 is distant 751.15 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 20 kilometers per second.
Spectral properties of HR2702
HR2702 belongs to spectral class B2 and has a luminosity class of IV corresponding to a sub-giant star.
The red dot in the diagram below shows where HR2702 is situated in the HertzsprungāRussell diagram.
