Star profile

Khambalia

Lambda Virginis · Virgo

3D likeness based on its real data · class A · ~8,500 K

What is Khambalia

Khambalia is a white star in the foot of Virgo, one of the most extensive zodiacal constellations of the sky. Its name is attributed to an ancient Coptic Egyptian word — a rare linguistic fossil among so many Arabic designations. At 187 light-years, it shines with the crisp clarity of young white stars, discreetly marking the place where the celestial maiden rests her sandal.

Where it is and when to see it

Khambalia lies in the southern 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 25° above the horizon.
From New York it culminates about 36° above the horizon.
From Sydney it culminates about 69° above the horizon.

It can be seen from anywhere south of 77° N.

It ranks no. 18 in brightness among the 99 stars of Virgo in our catalogue. To find it, start from Spica, the brightest: it lies about 13° away (a fist at arm's length covers about 10°).

The light you see today left it about 190 years ago.

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Astronomical data for Khambalia

Constellation: Virgo
Apparent magnitude: 4.52
Distance: 186.5 light years
Coordinates (J2000): RA 214.777° · Dec -13.371°
Catalogue: HIP 69974 · HD 125337

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Other stars in Virgo

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