ξ Telescopii (xi Telescopii)
ξ Telescopii is a variable bright giant star of spectral class M1 in the constellation of Telescopium.
ξ Telescopii visual magnitude is 4.94. Because of its moderate brightness, ξ Telescopii 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
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Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where ξ Telescopii is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ξ Telescopii is distant 1,253.85 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 36 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
ξ Telescopii (xi Telescopii) is currently not visible from Iza, Ucrania