Sabik - η Ophiuchi (eta Ophiuchi)
Sabik, also designated as η Ophiuchi (eta Ophiuchi), is a multiple main-sequence star of spectral class A2 in the constellation of Ophiuchus.
Sabik visual magnitude is 2.43, making it the 84th brightest star in the sky. Because of its brightness, Sabik 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
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Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
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Finder chart for Sabik - η Ophiuchi (eta Ophiuchi).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class

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

Star System Properties
Sabik 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 Sabik double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Sabik is distant 84.09 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 1 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's Sabik - η Ophiuchi (eta Ophiuchi) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):