λ Cassiopeiae (lambda Cassiopeiae)
λ Cassiopeiae is a double main-sequence star of spectral class B8 in the constellation of Cassiopeia.
λ Cassiopeiae visual magnitude is 4.73. Because of its moderate brightness, λ Cassiopeiae 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
Simplified finder chart for λ Cassiopeiae (lambda Cassiopeiae).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where λ Cassiopeiae is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
λ Cassiopeiae 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 λ Cassiopeiae double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
λ Cassiopeiae is distant 354.35 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 12 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
λ Cassiopeiae (lambda Cassiopeiae) is circumpolar and transits at 23:12 UTC (altitude: 86.8°)