Marsic
star · Hercules · 5.0ᵐ
Yellow star (like the Sun) in Hercules. It lies about 368 light years from Earth. In visible light it shines roughly 110 times as bright as the Sun.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Marsic around the year 1658.
About 3 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Marsic in?
Marsic lies in Hercules.
Is Marsic visible to the naked eye?
5.0ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Marsic?
Best observed in May.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 16h 08m · +17° 03′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Hercules
- How to observe
- 5.0ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- G8III — yellow star (like the Sun)
- Absolute magnitude
- -0.3ᵐ
- Luminosity (visual)
- ≈110 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~368 light years
- Designation
- HIP 79043
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° | 47° | 54° |
| +55° | 52° | 59° |
| +45° | 62° | 66° |
| +30° | 77° | 70° |
| 0° | 73° | 73° |
| −35° | 38° | 69° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 08:23 |
| February | 06:15 |
| March | 04:30 |
| April | 02:37 |
| May | 00:42 |
| June | 22:36 |
| July | 20:32 |
| August | 18:31 |
| September | 16:38 |
| October | 14:49 |
| November | 12:49 |
| December | 10:40 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.