κ Delphini (kappa Delphini)
κ Delphini is a multiple sub-giant star of spectral class G2 in the constellation of Delphinus.
κ Delphini visual magnitude is 5.05. Because of its faintness, κ Delphini is visible to the naked eye only from locations with very dark skies, while it is not visible at all from skies affected by light pollution.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Simplified finder chart for κ Delphini (kappa Delphini).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where κ Delphini is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
κ Delphini 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 κ Delphini double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
κ Delphini is distant 97.99 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 52 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's κ Delphini (kappa Delphini) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):