ψ5 Aurigae (psi5 Aurigae)
ψ5 Aurigae is a double hypergiant star of spectral class G0 in the constellation of Auriga.
ψ5 Aurigae visual magnitude is 5.25. Because of its faintness, ψ5 Aurigae is visible to the naked eye only from locations with very dark skies, while it is not visible at all from skies affected by light pollution.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Simplified finder chart for ψ5 Aurigae (psi5 Aurigae).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where ψ5 Aurigae is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
ψ5 Aurigae is a visual double star which can be observed with binoculars or small telescopes. The table below shows key information about the ψ5 Aurigae double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ψ5 Aurigae is distant 53.83 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 24 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
ψ5 Aurigae (psi5 Aurigae) is circumpolar and transits at 05:31 UTC (altitude: 82.1°)