π Arietis (pi Arietis)
π Arietis is a variable and multiple main-sequence star of spectral class B6 in the constellation of Aries.
π Arietis visual magnitude is 5.22. Because of its faintness, π Arietis 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 π Arietis (pi Arietis).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where π Arietis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
π Arietis 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 π Arietis double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
π Arietis is distant 602.59 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 9 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's π Arietis (pi Arietis) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):