HR6209
HR6209 is a double main-sequence star of spectral class B6 in the constellation of Scorpius.
HR6209 visual magnitude is 6.12. Because of its faintness, HR6209 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 HR6209.
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where HR6209 is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
HR6209 is a visual double star which can be observed with binoculars or small telescopes. The table below shows key information about the HR6209 double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
HR6209 is distant 485.12 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 2 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
HR6209 is currently not visible from Greenwich, UK