HR6399
HR6399 is a variable and multiple giant star of spectral class A5 in the constellation of Hercules.
HR6399 visual magnitude is 6.04. Because of its faintness, HR6399 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 HR6399.
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where HR6399 is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
HR6399 is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of small or medium telescopes. The table below shows key information about the HR6399 double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
HR6399 is distant 315.59 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 11 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
HR6399 is circumpolar and transits at 14:11 UTC (altitude: 88.2°)