κ1 Volantis (kappa1 Volantis)

κ1 Volantis is a multiple giant star of spectral class B9 in the constellation of Volans.

κ1 Volantis visual magnitude is 5.37. Because of its faintness, κ1 Volantis 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

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Galactic Coordinates

Finder Chart

Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class

The red dot in the diagram below shows where κ1 Volantis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

Star System Properties

κ1 Volantis is a visual double star which can be observed with binoculars or small telescopes. The table below shows key information about the κ1 Volantis double sysyem:

Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion

κ1 Volantis is distant 390.42 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 36 kilometers per second.

Alternative Designations

Visibility from Your Location

κ1 Volantis (kappa1 Volantis) is currently not visible from Kuçovë, Albania