Mesarthim - γ2 Arietis (gamma2 Arietis)
Mesarthim, also designated as γ2 Arietis (gamma2 Arietis), is a variable and multiple star of spectral class A1 in the constellation of Aries.
Mesarthim visual magnitude is 4.75. Because of its moderate brightness, Mesarthim 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
Mesarthim is also a Si chemically peculiar star.The red dot in the diagram below shows where Mesarthim is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
Mesarthim 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 Mesarthim double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Mesarthim is distant 204.26 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 1 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's Mesarthim - γ2 Arietis (gamma2 Arietis) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):