ω2 Cygni (omega2 Cygni)
ω2 Cygni is a variable and double giant star of spectral class M2 in the constellation of Cygnus.
ω2 Cygni visual magnitude is 5.44. Because of its faintness, ω2 Cygni is visible to the naked eye only from locations with very dark skies, while it is not visible at all from skies affected by light pollution.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
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Finder chart for ω2 Cygni (omega2 Cygni).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where ω2 Cygni is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
ω2 Cygni 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 ω2 Cygni double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ω2 Cygni is distant 403.97 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 64 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
ω2 Cygni (omega2 Cygni) is circumpolar and transits at 05:07 UTC (altitude: 87.8°)