Rasalhague

α Oph

A5III Ophiuchus Mag 2.43

Current Visibility

Altitude

15.4°

Azimuth

233.3°

naked_eye

Current Position

PropertyValue
Right Ascension (J2000)17h10m22s
Declination (J2000)-15°43'27"
Altitude15.43°
Azimuth233.34°
Hour Angle03h35m28s
ConstellationOphiuchus
Visibilitynaked_eye

Physical Properties

PropertyValue
Visual Magnitude2.43
Spectral ClassA5III
Color Index (B-V)0.15
Distance48.6 light-years
Parallax38.77 mas
Proper Motion (RA)41.16 mas/yr
Proper Motion (Dec)97.65 mas/yr
Radial Velocity12.6 km/s

Catalog Designations

CatalogDesignation
Hipparcos (HIP)84012
Bright Star Catalogue (HR)6556
Henry Draper (HD)159561
SAO123129
Bayer Designationα Oph
Flamsteed Designation55 Oph

Rise, Set & Transit

EventTime / Value
Rise Time22:50
Transit Time04:02 (altitude: 34.4°)
Set Time09:09