λ Columbae (lambda Columbae)
λ Columbae is a variable main-sequence star of spectral class B5 in the constellation of Columba.
λ Columbae visual magnitude is 4.87. Because of its moderate brightness, λ Columbae 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

Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where λ Columbae is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
λ Columbae is distant 341.36 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 30 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's λ Columbae (lambda Columbae) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):