Star profile

HIP 9622

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

What is HIP 9622

An orange K-type giant shines in Cetus, the celestial whale, at about 542 light-years. Its light began its journey around 1484, when less than a decade remained before Columbus s voyages would open a new map of the world. Cooler than the Sun yet far more extended, it casts a warm, restful glow, typical of stars that have already traveled most of their lives.

Where it is and when to see it

HIP 9622 lies in the southern celestial hemisphere. It is visible to the naked eye under a dark sky. Its best month of the year is October, when it culminates around midnight.

From London it culminates about 34° above the horizon.
From New York it culminates about 45° above the horizon.
From Sydney it culminates about 60° above the horizon.

It can be seen from anywhere south of 86° N.

It ranks no. 67 in brightness among the 111 stars of Cetus in our catalogue. To find it, start from Diphda, the brightest: it lies about 24° away (a fist at arm's length covers about 10°).

The light you see today left it about 540 years ago.

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Astronomical data for HIP 9622

Constellation: Cetus
Apparent magnitude: 5.61
Distance: 541.9 light years
Coordinates (J2000): RA 30.919° · Dec -4.104°
Catalogue: HIP 9622 · HD 12642

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Other stars in Cetus

Cetus has 111 stars in Stelvia's catalogue. Here are a few of them.

See all 111 stars in Cetus