Marfik - λ Ophiuchi (lambda Ophiuchi)
Marfik, also designated as λ Ophiuchi (lambda Ophiuchi), is a variable and multiple hypergiant star of spectral class A0 in the constellation of Ophiuchus.
Marfik visual magnitude is 3.82. Because of its moderate brightness, Marfik 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
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Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Marfik is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
Marfik is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of large telescopes. The table below shows key information about the Marfik double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Marfik is distant 166.07 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 14 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's Marfik - λ Ophiuchi (lambda Ophiuchi) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):