ζ1 Lyrae (zeta1 Lyrae)
ζ1 Lyrae is a variable and multiple star of spectral class A4 in the constellation of Lyra.
ζ1 Lyrae visual magnitude is 4.36. Because of its moderate brightness, ζ1 Lyrae 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 ζ1 Lyrae (zeta1 Lyrae).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where ζ1 Lyrae is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
ζ1 Lyrae is a visual double star which can be observed with binoculars or small telescopes. The table below shows key information about the ζ1 Lyrae double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ζ1 Lyrae is distant 153.56 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 26 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's ζ1 Lyrae (zeta1 Lyrae) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):