σ Aurigae (sigma Aurigae)
σ Aurigae is a multiple giant star of spectral class K4 in the constellation of Auriga.
σ Aurigae visual magnitude is 4.99. Because of its moderate brightness, σ 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
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where σ Aurigae is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
σ Aurigae 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 σ Aurigae double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
σ Aurigae is distant 513.39 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 19 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's σ Aurigae (sigma Aurigae) rise, transit and set times from Cranbrook, Canada are the following (all times relative to the local timezone America/Edmonton):