θ Cygni (theta Cygni)
θ Cygni is a multiple main-sequence star of spectral class F4 in the constellation of Cygnus.
θ Cygni visual magnitude is 4.48. Because of its moderate brightness, θ Cygni 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
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Finder chart for θ Cygni (theta Cygni).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where θ Cygni is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
θ Cygni 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 θ Cygni double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
θ Cygni is distant 60.62 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 28 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
θ Cygni (theta Cygni) is circumpolar and transits at 09:46 UTC (altitude: 88.8°)