Capella
Star in Auriga · 42.8 light-years
🔭 Explore Capella in the 3D map →View Capella images →| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Right ascension | 5h 16m 41s |
| Declination | +46° 00′ |
| Object distance | 42.8 light-years |
| Apparent magnitude | 0.08 |
| Also known as | Spectral type M1: comp |
Actually a system of four stars; the two bright members are yellow giants orbiting closely, appearing as one golden point of light.
Observing Capella
Capella lies in the constellation Auriga and is best placed in the evening sky around December. Its maximum altitude above the horizon depends on your latitude. It is best placed for observers in the northern hemisphere, and sits low for those far south. At its brightness it can be found with the unaided eye under a dark sky and is easy in binoculars.
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Sources
- Position and distance from the HYG stellar database (Hipparcos · Yale Bright Star · Gliese).
- Object identity cross-referenced with SIMBAD (CDS, Strasbourg).
- Image credits and the original observation source are linked with each photograph.
Related objects
- The Sun — star
- Proxima Centauri — star
- Barnard's Star — star
- TRAPPIST-1 — star
- Sirius — star