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HR9066

Above the horizon.  Circumpolar today
Alt: 81.91°   Az: 84.57°   Direction: East

HR9066 is a variable and multiple giant star of spectral class M7 in the constellation of Cassiopeia.

HR9066 visual magnitude is 4.8. Because of its moderate brightness, HR9066 is easily visible to the naked eye from locations with dark skies, while it might be barely visible, or not visible at all, from light-polluted skies.

Image of HR9066 star
DSS2 image of HR9066. The red arrow shows the motion of HR9066 during the next 10000 years (13.33 arcmin in Right Ascension and 1.50 arcmin in declination);

Celestial Coordinates

Apparent

23h 59m 40s
+51° 31’ 35”
23h 07m 55s
23h 07m 36s

J2000

23h 58m 24s
+51° 23’ 18”

Galactic Coordinates

114.56°
-10.62°

Finder Chart

Finder chart HR9066 star
Simplified finder chart for HR9066.

Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class

4.8
Giant

M7III
3356K

Star System Properties

HR9066 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 HR9066 double sysyem:

4.8
10.2
5.4
29.5 arcsec

Alternative Designations

SAO35938
SAO35938

Visibility from Your Location

HR9066 is circumpolar and transits at 22:31 UTC (altitude: 90.0°)