Fomalhaut

α PsA

A3V Piscis Austrinus Mag 1.17

Current Visibility

Altitude

-13.9°

Azimuth

117.0°

below_horizon

Current Position

PropertyValue
Right Ascension (J2000)22h57m39s
Declination (J2000)-29°37'22"
Altitude-13.91°
Azimuth116.98°
Hour Angle-5h27m19s
ConstellationPiscis Austrinus
Visibilitybelow_horizon

Physical Properties

PropertyValue
Visual Magnitude1.17
Spectral ClassA3V
Color Index (B-V)0.09
Distance25.1 light-years
Parallax130.08 mas
Proper Motion (RA)329.22 mas/yr
Proper Motion (Dec)-164.22 mas/yr
Radial Velocity6.5 km/s

Catalog Designations

CatalogDesignation
Hipparcos (HIP)113368
Bright Star Catalogue (HR)8728
Henry Draper (HD)216956
SAO191524
Bayer Designationα PsA
Flamsteed Designation24 PsA

Rise, Set & Transit

EventTime / Value
Rise Time02:37
Transit Time06:47 (altitude: 20.7°)
Set Time10:57