Star profile

HIP 113622

3D likeness based on its real data · class K · ~4,200 K

What is HIP 113622

Pisces is an ancient zodiacal constellation formed by two fish tied by a celestial cord. Among its lesser stars glows this orange sun — cold and voluminous — whose light took about 446 years to arrive. It set out when the Reformation was shaking Europe and, at the same time, on the other side of the world, Iberian powers were extending their trade routes as far as Asia. This K-type star represents that long, golden phase in which a sun has burnt up its central hydrogen and begins, unhurriedly, to unfold its outer maturity.

Where it is and when to see it

HIP 113622 lies in the northern celestial hemisphere. It is visible to the naked eye under a dark sky. Its best month of the year is September, when it culminates around midnight.

From London it culminates about 42° above the horizon.
From New York it culminates about 52° above the horizon.
From Sydney it culminates about 53° above the horizon.

It can be seen from anywhere north of 87° S.

It ranks no. 65 in brightness among the 79 stars of Pisces in our catalogue. To find it, start from Alpherg, the brightest: it lies about 39° away (a fist at arm's length covers about 10°).

The light you see today left it about 450 years ago.

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Astronomical data for HIP 113622

Constellation: Pisces
Apparent magnitude: 5.85
Distance: 445.6 light years
Coordinates (J2000): RA 345.179° · Dec 3.012°
Catalogue: HIP 113622 · HD 217459

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Other stars in Pisces

Pisces has 79 stars in Stelvia's catalogue. Here are a few of them.

See all 79 stars in Pisces