Rasalhague
α Oph
Current Visibility
Altitude
15.4°
Azimuth
233.3°
naked_eye
Current Position
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Right Ascension (J2000) | 17h10m22s |
| Declination (J2000) | -15°43'27" |
| Altitude | 15.43° |
| Azimuth | 233.34° |
| Hour Angle | 03h35m28s |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Visibility | naked_eye |
Physical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Visual Magnitude | 2.43 |
| Spectral Class | A5III |
| Color Index (B-V) | 0.15 |
| Distance | 48.6 light-years |
| Parallax | 38.77 mas |
| Proper Motion (RA) | 41.16 mas/yr |
| Proper Motion (Dec) | 97.65 mas/yr |
| Radial Velocity | 12.6 km/s |
Catalog Designations
| Catalog | Designation |
|---|---|
| Hipparcos (HIP) | 84012 |
| Bright Star Catalogue (HR) | 6556 |
| Henry Draper (HD) | 159561 |
| SAO | 123129 |
| Bayer Designation | α Oph |
| Flamsteed Designation | 55 Oph |
Rise, Set & Transit
| Event | Time / Value |
|---|---|
| Rise Time | 22:50 |
| Transit Time | 04:02 (altitude: 34.4°) |
| Set Time | 09:09 |