Biham
star · Pegasus · 3.5ᵐ
White star in Pegasus. It lies about 92 light years from Earth. In visible light it shines roughly 27 times as bright as the Sun.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Biham around the year 1934.
About 10 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Biham in?
Biham lies in Pegasus.
Is Biham visible to the naked eye?
3.5ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Biham?
Best observed in August.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 22h 10m · +6° 12′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Pegasus
- How to observe
- 3.5ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- A2V — white star
- Absolute magnitude
- 1.3ᵐ
- Luminosity (visual)
- ≈27 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~92 light years
- Designation
- HIP 109427
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° | 36° | 78° |
| +55° | 41° | 79° |
| +45° | 51° | 81° |
| +30° | 66° | 83° |
| 0° | 84° | 84° |
| −35° | 49° | 82° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 14:25 |
| February | 12:17 |
| March | 10:32 |
| April | 08:39 |
| May | 06:44 |
| June | 04:38 |
| July | 02:34 |
| August | 00:33 |
| September | 22:40 |
| October | 20:52 |
| November | 18:51 |
| December | 16:42 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.