HR6989

HR6989 is a multiple sub-giant star in the constellation of Scutum.

HR6989 visual magnitude is 6.47. Because of its reltive faintness, HR6989 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 HR6989 is 0.019 arcsec per year in Right Ascension and 0.002 arcsec per year in Declination and the associated displacement for the next 10000 years is represented with the red arrow.

Key facts about HR6989

Celestial coordinates and finder chart of HR6989

HR6989 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 HR6989 are provided in the following table:

The simplified sky map below shows the position of HR6989 in the sky:

Visibility of HR6989 from your location

Today's HR6989 rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, United Kingdom are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):

Distance of HR6989 from the Sun and relative movement

HR6989 is distant 693.62 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 19 kilometers per second.

Spectral properties of HR6989

HR6989 belongs to spectral class B9 and has a luminosity class of IV corresponding to a sub-giant star.

The red dot in the diagram below shows where HR6989 is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

HR6989 star system properties

HR6989 is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of medium or large telescopes. The table below shows key information about the HR6989 double sysyem:

Alternative designations of HR6989