σ Capricorni (sigma Capricorni)
σ Capricorni is a double bright giant star of spectral class K3 in the constellation of Capricornus.
σ Capricorni visual magnitude is 5.28. Because of its faintness, σ Capricorni 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
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Finder chart for σ Capricorni (sigma Capricorni).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where σ Capricorni is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
σ Capricorni is a visual double star which can be observed with binoculars or small telescopes. The table below shows key information about the σ Capricorni double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
σ Capricorni is distant 696.58 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 11 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's σ Capricorni (sigma Capricorni) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):