HR55
HR55 is a double main-sequence star of spectral class B8 in the constellation of Cepheus.
HR55 visual magnitude is 6.35. Because of its faintness, HR55 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 HR55.
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where HR55 is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
HR55 is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of large telescopes. The table below shows key information about the HR55 double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
HR55 is distant 617.42 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 7 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
HR55 is circumpolar and transits at 00:20 UTC (altitude: 64.4°)