Aspidiske
star · Carina · 2.2ᵐ
A white supergiant 770 light years away and one of the four stars of the False Cross — the asterism so often mistaken for the Southern Cross.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Aspidiske around the year 1260.
About 33 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Aspidiske in?
Aspidiske lies in Carina.
Is Aspidiske visible to the naked eye?
2.2ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Aspidiske?
Best observed in February.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 9h 17m · −59° 17′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Carina
- How to observe
- 2.2ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- A8Ib — white star
- Absolute magnitude
- -4.6ᵐ
- Luminosity (visual)
- ≈6,100 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~766 light years
- Designation
- HIP 45556
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° | never rises | — |
| +55° | never rises | — |
| +45° | never rises | — |
| +30° | 1° | 173° |
| 0° | 31° | 149° |
| −35° | 66° · never sets | — |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 01:32 |
| February | 23:24 |
| March | 21:39 |
| April | 19:46 |
| May | 17:51 |
| June | 15:45 |
| July | 13:41 |
| August | 11:40 |
| September | 09:47 |
| October | 07:58 |
| November | 05:58 |
| December | 03:49 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.