ψ2 Aurigae (psi2 Aurigae)
ψ2 Aurigae is a multiple giant star of spectral class K3 in the constellation of Auriga.
ψ2 Aurigae visual magnitude is 4.79. Because of its moderate brightness, ψ2 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
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Finder chart for ψ2 Aurigae (psi2 Aurigae).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class

The red dot in the diagram below shows where ψ2 Aurigae is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

Star System Properties
ψ2 Aurigae 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 ψ2 Aurigae double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ψ2 Aurigae is distant 432.36 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 17 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
ψ2 Aurigae (psi2 Aurigae) is circumpolar and transits at 20:56 UTC (altitude: 81.0°)