φ Andromedae (phi Andromedae)
φ Andromedae is a variable and double main-sequence star of spectral class B7 in the constellation of Andromeda.
φ Andromedae visual magnitude is 4.25. Because of its moderate brightness, φ Andromedae 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
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Finder chart for φ Andromedae (phi Andromedae).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where φ Andromedae is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
φ Andromedae is a visual double star which can be observed only with the help of very large telescopes. The table below shows key information about the φ Andromedae double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
φ Andromedae is distant 735.89 light years from the Sun
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
φ Andromedae (phi Andromedae) is circumpolar and transits at 09:45 UTC (altitude: 85.9°)