HR5488

HR5488 is a variable and double giant star of spectral class B2 in the constellation of Circinus.

HR5488 visual magnitude is 6.1. Because of its faintness, HR5488 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

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Galactic Coordinates

Finder Chart

Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class

The red dot in the diagram below shows where HR5488 is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

Star System Properties

HR5488 is a visual double star which can be observed with binoculars or small telescopes. The table below shows key information about the HR5488 double sysyem:

Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion

HR5488 is distant 1,724.87 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 6 kilometers per second.

Alternative Designations

Visibility from Your Location

Today's HR5488 rise, transit and set times from Kumbija, Gambia are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Africa/Banjul):