Star profile

HIP 69879

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

What is HIP 69879

In Boötes, this orange K-type giant reaches us from a distance of two hundred thirty-three light years. Its light began its journey around 1792, while in Paris the Revolution was abolishing the monarchy and proclaiming the First Republic. Cooler and far more voluminous than the Sun, it radiates with a calm, golden glow —a cosmic ember crossing Boötes since before the republican calendar marked its first day.

Where it is and when to see it

HIP 69879 lies in the northern celestial hemisphere. It is visible to the naked eye under a dark sky. Its best month of the year is April, when it culminates around midnight.

From London it culminates about 74° above the horizon.
From New York it culminates about 85° above the horizon.
From Sydney it culminates about 21° above the horizon.

It can be seen from anywhere north of 54° S.

It ranks no. 21 in brightness among the 88 stars of Boötes in our catalogue. To find it, start from Arcturus, the brightest: it lies about 16° away (a fist at arm's length covers about 10°).

The light you see today left it about 230 years ago.

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Astronomical data for HIP 69879

Constellation: Boötes
Apparent magnitude: 4.80
Distance: 233.5 light years
Coordinates (J2000): RA 214.499° · Dec 35.510°
Catalogue: HIP 69879 · HD 125351

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Other stars in Boötes

Boötes has 88 stars in Stelvia's catalogue. Here are a few of them.

See all 88 stars in Boötes