ι Boötis (iota Boötis)
ι Boötis is a variable and multiple main-sequence star of spectral class A9 in the constellation of Boötes.
ι Boötis visual magnitude is 4.75. Because of its moderate brightness, ι Boötis 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.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
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Finder chart for ι Boötis (iota Boötis).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where ι Boötis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
ι Boötis is a visual double star which can be observed with binoculars or small telescopes. The table below shows key information about the ι Boötis double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ι Boötis is distant 97.20 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 19 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
ι Boötis (iota Boötis) is circumpolar and transits at 22:49 UTC (altitude: 89.8°)