Xuange - λ Boötis (lambda Boötis)
Xuange, also designated as λ Boötis (lambda Boötis), is a variable hypergiant star in the constellation of Boötes.
Xuange visual magnitude is 4.18. Because of its moderate brightness, Xuange should be easily visible from locations with dark skies, while it can be barely visible, or not visible at all, from skies affected by light pollution.
The proper motion of Xuange is -0.187 arcsec per year in Right Ascension and 0.161 arcsec per year in Declination and the associated displacement for the next 1000 years is represented with the red arrow.
Key facts about Xuange
Xuange - λ Boötis (lambda Boötis) is above the horizon from Greenwich, United Kingdom.
Altitude: 8.1°
Azimuth: 351.5°
Direction: North
Celestial coordinates and finder chart of Xuange
Xuange is situated north of the celestial equator, as such, it is more easily visible from the northern hemisphere. Celestial coordinates for the J2000 equinox as well as galactic coordinates of Xuange are provided in the following table:
The simplified sky map below shows the position of Xuange in the sky:
Visibility of Xuange from your location
Location: Greenwich, United Kingdom
Latitude: 51° 28’ 47” N
Longitude: 0° 00’ 00” E
Timezone: Europe/London
Xuange - λ Boötis (lambda Boötis) is circumpolar and transits at 22:43 UTC (altitude: 84.6°)
Distance of Xuange from the Sun and relative movement
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.
Spectral properties of Xuange
Xuange belongs to spectral class A0
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Xuange is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
