HR5894
HR5894 is a variable giant star in the constellation of Serpens.
HR5894 visual magnitude is 5.2. Because of its reltive faintness, HR5894 should be visible only from locations with dark skies, while it is not visible at all from skies affected by light pollution.
The proper motion of HR5894 is -0.005 arcsec per year in Right Ascension and -0.041 arcsec per year in Declination and the associated displacement for the next 10000 years is represented with the red arrow.
Key facts about HR5894
HR5894 is below the horizon from Greenwich, United Kingdom .
Altitude: -19.3°
Azimuth: 332.2°
Direction: North-North-West
Celestial coordinates and finder chart of HR5894
HR5894 is situated close to the celestial equator, as such, it is at least partly visible from both hemispheres in certain times of the year. Celestial coordinates for the J2000 equinox as well as galactic coordinates of HR5894 are provided in the following table:
The simplified sky map below shows the position of HR5894 in the sky:
Visibility of HR5894 from your location
Location: Greenwich, United Kingdom
Latitude: 51° 28’ 47” N
Longitude: 0° 00’ 00” E
Timezone: Europe/London
Today's HR5894 rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, United Kingdom are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
Spectral properties of HR5894
HR5894 belongs to spectral class M7 and has a luminosity class of III corresponding to a giant star.