ψ Sagittarii (psi Sagittarii)
ψ Sagittarii is a multiple giant star of spectral class G8 in the constellation of Sagittarius.
ψ Sagittarii visual magnitude is 4.85. Because of its moderate brightness, ψ Sagittarii 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
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Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where ψ Sagittarii is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
ψ Sagittarii 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 ψ Sagittarii double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ψ Sagittarii is distant 329.63 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 33 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's ψ Sagittarii (psi Sagittarii) rise, transit and set times from Cranbrook, Canada are the following (all times relative to the local timezone America/Edmonton):