Alrescha
star · Pisces · 3.8ᵐ
White star in Pisces. It lies about 151 light years from Earth. In visible light it shines roughly 54 times as bright as the Sun.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Alrescha around the year 1875.
About 7 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Alrescha in?
Alrescha lies in Pisces.
Is Alrescha visible to the naked eye?
3.8ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Alrescha?
Best observed in October.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 2h 02m · +2° 46′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Pisces
- How to observe
- 3.8ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- A2 — white star
- Absolute magnitude
- 0.5ᵐ
- Luminosity (visual)
- ≈54 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~151 light years
- Designation
- HIP 9487
Observing tip
Stars stay points at any magnification: aim your telescope for colour, brightness and companions, not detail.
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | 33° | 84° |
| +55° | 38° | 85° |
| +45° | 48° | 86° |
| +30° | 63° | 87° |
| 0° | 87° | 87° |
| −35° | 52° | 87° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 18:17 |
| February | 16:09 |
| March | 14:24 |
| April | 12:31 |
| May | 10:36 |
| June | 08:30 |
| July | 06:26 |
| August | 04:25 |
| September | 02:32 |
| October | 00:43 |
| November | 22:43 |
| December | 20:34 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.