ψ1 Aurigae (psi1 Aurigae)
ψ1 Aurigae is a variable supergiant star of spectral class K5 in the constellation of Auriga.
ψ1 Aurigae visual magnitude is 4.91. Because of its moderate brightness, ψ1 Aurigae 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 ψ1 Aurigae is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ψ1 Aurigae is distant 3,835.29 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 5 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
ψ1 Aurigae (psi1 Aurigae) is circumpolar and transits at 17:10 UTC (altitude: 82.3°)