σ Andromedae (sigma Andromedae)
σ Andromedae is a variable main-sequence star of spectral class A2 in the constellation of Andromeda.
σ Andromedae visual magnitude is 4.52. Because of its moderate brightness, σ Andromedae 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
Simplified finder chart for σ Andromedae (sigma Andromedae).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where σ Andromedae is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
σ Andromedae is distant 141.06 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 8 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's σ Andromedae (sigma Andromedae) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):