ψ Cassiopeiae (psi Cassiopeiae)
ψ Cassiopeiae is a multiple hypergiant star of spectral class K0 in the constellation of Cassiopeia.
ψ Cassiopeiae visual magnitude is 4.74. Because of its moderate brightness, ψ Cassiopeiae 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
The red dot in the diagram below shows where ψ Cassiopeiae is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
ψ Cassiopeiae 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 ψ Cassiopeiae double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ψ Cassiopeiae is distant 193.01 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 12 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
ψ Cassiopeiae (psi Cassiopeiae) is circumpolar and transits at 07:16 UTC (altitude: 73.2°)