Xuange - λ Boötis (lambda Boötis)
Xuange, also designated as λ Boötis (lambda Boötis), is a variable hypergiant star of spectral class A0 in the constellation of Boötes.
Xuange visual magnitude is 4.18. Because of its moderate brightness, Xuange 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 Xuange is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Xuange is distant 97.08 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 8 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Xuange - λ Boötis (lambda Boötis) is circumpolar and transits at 23:55 UTC (altitude: 88.8°)