κ Andromedae (kappa Andromedae)
κ Andromedae is a multiple sub-giant star of spectral class B9 in the constellation of Andromeda.
κ Andromedae visual magnitude is 4.14. Because of its moderate brightness, κ Andromedae 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
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Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where κ Andromedae is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
κ Andromedae is a visual double star which can be observed only with the help of very large telescopes. The table below shows key information about the κ Andromedae double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
κ Andromedae is distant 169.61 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 9 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
κ Andromedae (kappa Andromedae) is circumpolar and transits at 05:15 UTC (altitude: 83.0°)