HR7960
HR7960 is a double sub-giant star in the constellation of Pavo.
HR7960 visual magnitude is 6.59. Because of its reltive faintness, HR7960 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 HR7960 is 0.078 arcsec per year in Right Ascension and -0.043 arcsec per year in Declination and the associated displacement for the next 10000 years is represented with the red arrow.
Key facts about HR7960
HR7960 is below the horizon from Greenwich, United Kingdom.
Altitude: -68.6°
Azimuth: 134.1°
Direction: South-East
Celestial coordinates and finder chart of HR7960
HR7960 is situated south of the celestial equator, as such, it is more easily visible from the southern hemisphere. Celestial coordinates for the J2000 equinox as well as galactic coordinates of HR7960 are provided in the following table:
The simplified sky map below shows the position of HR7960 in the sky:
Visibility of HR7960 from your location
Location: Greenwich, United Kingdom
Latitude: 51° 28’ 47” N
Longitude: 0° 00’ 00” E
Timezone: Europe/London
HR7960 is currently not visible from Greenwich, United Kingdom
Spectral properties of HR7960
HR7960 belongs to spectral class A2 and has a luminosity class of IV corresponding to a sub-giant star.
HR7960 star system properties
HR7960 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 HR7960 double sysyem: