ξ Boötis (xi Boötis)
ξ Boötis is a variable and multiple main-sequence star of spectral class G8 in the constellation of Boötes.
ξ Boötis visual magnitude is 4.55. Because of its moderate brightness, ξ Boötis 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 ξ Boötis (xi Boötis).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where ξ Boötis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
ξ Boötis is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of small or medium telescopes. The table below shows key information about the ξ Boötis double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ξ Boötis is distant 21.84 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 3 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's ξ Boötis (xi Boötis) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):