Anser
star · Vulpecula · 4.4ᵐ
Red star in Vulpecula. It lies about 297 light years from Earth. In visible light it shines roughly 120 times as bright as the Sun.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Anser around the year 1729.
About 4 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Anser in?
Anser lies in Vulpecula.
Is Anser visible to the naked eye?
4.4ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Anser?
Best observed in July.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 19h 29m · +24° 40′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Vulpecula
- How to observe
- 4.4ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- M0III — red star
- Absolute magnitude
- -0.4ᵐ
- Luminosity (visual)
- ≈120 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~297 light years
- Designation
- HIP 95771
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° | 55° | 33° |
| +55° | 60° | 43° |
| +45° | 70° | 54° |
| +30° | 85° | 61° |
| 0° | 65° | 65° |
| −35° | 30° | 59° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 11:43 |
| February | 09:36 |
| March | 07:51 |
| April | 05:57 |
| May | 04:03 |
| June | 01:57 |
| July | 23:53 |
| August | 21:52 |
| September | 19:59 |
| October | 18:10 |
| November | 16:09 |
| December | 14:01 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.