ψ Cygni (psi Cygni)
ψ Cygni is a multiple main-sequence star of spectral class A4 in the constellation of Cygnus.
ψ Cygni visual magnitude is 4.92. Because of its moderate brightness, ψ Cygni 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 Cygni is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
ψ 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 ψ Cygni double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ψ Cygni is distant 288.50 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 10 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
ψ Cygni (psi Cygni) is circumpolar and transits at 04:04 UTC (altitude: 89.0°)