SkyKeepsake page about the star Aljanah.
Aljanah is a distant star within the constellation Cygnae, a prominent star in the southern hemisphere of the night sky. Orbiting a galactic plane, Aljanah appears as a radiant, faintly yellowish point of light, tentatively classified as a visual magnitude of 2.48. It is situated approximately 311.5527° RA and 33.9703° Dec. Despite its relatively low prominence, it's crucial to be noted as a notable star within the Cygnae constellation; it’s a visually recognizable and significant celestial body.
Aljanah is uniquely identified due to its location within the Cygnae constellation. The constellation itself is characterized by its complex patterns and arrangement of stars, providing a stunning backdrop for celestial observation. The star’s relatively small size – approximately 13.4 times the size of Earth – coupled with its gentle color, makes it a fascinating sight for the discerning observer. Notably, it has a peculiar arrangement of its light, lending it an aesthetically pleasing shimmer.
For someone seeking a symbolic element within their constellation, the presence and relatively unassuming nature of Aljanah – positioned in a region of a galaxy often considered comparatively serene – offers a sense of calm reflection. The star is significant as one of a handful of stars with similar brightness, though positioned at a distance – suggesting it lies rather far from its center of influence.
How to see it
Aljanah has a visual magnitude of about 2.48: under a reasonably dark sky it is typically reachable with the unaided eye.
Sky position
Equatorial coordinates for Aljanah: right ascension 20h 46m 13s, declination +33° 58′ 13″ (J2000), on the celestial sphere.
Catalog context
Aljanah. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as Bayer/Flamsteed designation 53Eps Cyg, HIP 102488, HD 197989, Gaia DR3 HYG-HIP-102488.
Catalog identifiers
- Gaia
- Gaia DR3 HYG-HIP-102488
- HIP
- 102488
- HD
- 197989
- gaia_dr3
- HYG-HIP-102488
- Bayer / Flamsteed
- 53Eps Cyg
Also known as
- 53Eps Cyg
- Gaia DR3 TOP 5M HYG-HIP-102488
- Gl 806.1A
- HD 197989
- HIP 102488
- HYG-HIP-102488
Observed properties
- Visual magnitude
- 2.48