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29 Capricorni

Cool red star

3D likeness based on its real data · class M · ~3,200 K

What is 29 Capricorni

29 Capricorni is a cool red M-type giant about 612 light-years away in Capricorn, the ancient sea-goat that watches the autumn meridian. Its red glow comes from a mild surface and its brightness, while just enough for the unaided eye under dark skies, remains unassuming among brighter neighbours. The photons we receive tonight departed as Gutenberg's press was beginning to remake Europe.

Where it is and when to see it

29 Capricorni lies in the southern celestial hemisphere. It is visible to the naked eye under a dark sky. Its best month of the year is August, when it culminates around midnight.

From London it culminates about 23° above the horizon.
From New York it culminates about 34° above the horizon.
From Sydney it culminates about 71° above the horizon.

It can be seen from anywhere south of 75° N.

It ranks no. 28 in brightness among the 48 stars of Capricornus in our catalogue. To find it, start from Deneb Algedi, the brightest: it lies about 8° away (a fist at arm's length covers about 10°).

The light you see today left it about 610 years ago.

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Astronomical data for 29 Capricorni

Constellation: Capricornus
Apparent magnitude: 5.31
Distance: 612.0 light years
Coordinates (J2000): RA 318.937° · Dec -15.171°
Catalogue: HIP 104974 · HD 202369

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Other stars in Capricornus

Capricornus has 48 stars in Stelvia's catalogue. Here are a few of them.

See all 48 stars in Capricornus