Mahasim - θ Aurigae (theta Aurigae)
Mahasim, also designated as θ Aurigae (theta Aurigae), is a variable and multiple hypergiant star of spectral class A0 in the constellation of Auriga.
Mahasim visual magnitude is 2.62. Because of its brightness, Mahasim is clearly visible to the naked eye when observed from locations with dark skies, and should be also quite easily visible from light polluted areas.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
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Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
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Finder chart for Mahasim - θ Aurigae (theta Aurigae).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
Mahasim is also a Si chemically peculiar star.
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Mahasim is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
Mahasim 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 Mahasim double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Mahasim is distant 173.13 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 Mahasim - θ Aurigae (theta Aurigae) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):