ζ Andromedae (zeta Andromedae)
ζ Andromedae is a variable and multiple bright giant star of spectral class K1 in the constellation of Andromeda.
ζ Andromedae visual magnitude is 4.06. Because of its moderate brightness, ζ Andromedae 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 ζ Andromedae (zeta Andromedae).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where ζ Andromedae is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
ζ Andromedae 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 ζ Andromedae double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ζ Andromedae is distant 181.31 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 24 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's ζ Andromedae (zeta Andromedae) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):