Ruchbah - δ Cassiopeiae (delta Cassiopeiae)
Ruchbah, also designated as δ Cassiopeiae (delta Cassiopeiae), is a variable and double giant star of spectral class A5 in the constellation of Cassiopeia.
Ruchbah visual magnitude is 2.68. Because of its brightness, Ruchbah is clearly visible to the naked eye when observed from locations with dark skies, and should be also quite easily visible from light polluted areas.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Ruchbah is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
Ruchbah 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 Ruchbah double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Ruchbah is distant 99.36 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 7 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Ruchbah - δ Cassiopeiae (delta Cassiopeiae) is circumpolar and transits at 08:54 UTC (altitude: 81.1°)