π1 Boötis (pi1 Boötis)
π1 Boötis is a variable and multiple star of spectral class B9 in the constellation of Boötes.
π1 Boötis visual magnitude is 4.94. Because of its moderate brightness, π1 Boötis 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
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
π1 Boötis is also a MnHgSi chemically peculiar star.The red dot in the diagram below shows where π1 Boötis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
π1 Boötis 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 π1 Boötis double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
π1 Boötis is distant 317.12 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 π1 Boötis (pi1 Boötis) rise, transit and set times from El Roble, Mexico are the following (all times relative to the local timezone America/Mazatlan):