Gru

Tiaki is a relatively bright star within the constellation Gru, currently designated as magnitude 2.07. It is a star located in the northern sky, remarkably close to the horizon. The star is a dwarf star, about 550 luminous years old, and boasts a visual magnitude indicating approximately 2.07. This makes it a significant and visible object in the night sky, visible to the naked eye for an average observer. It is located near the boundary between the two branches of the constellation Gru, and is easily observable as a relatively faint point of light within the darkening expanse of the night.

Tiaki’s recognition stems primarily from its position within the grouping of stars and constellations, placing it within the Gru system. Although a dwarf star, its relatively short existence and proximity to the horizon contribute to its visibility. It is considered a “Bet Gru” star, a designation referring to its relative position relative to other bright stars in the same region of the sky.

While direct stellar characteristics - spectral class, color, size - are not specifically important for this particular description, the star's characteristic luminosity and brightness serve as a significant facet within the sky. Its location within a dense area, coupled with its relatively low visual prominence, makes it a regular feature seen by keen observers.

Tiaki is a consistent and generally unremarkable star, largely unrelated to any observable celestial phenomena currently associated with it.

How to see it

Tiaki has a visual magnitude of about 2.07: under a reasonably dark sky it is typically reachable with the unaided eye.

Sky position

Equatorial coordinates for Tiaki: right ascension 22h 42m 40s, declination −46° 53′ 4″ (J2000), in the region of the Grus constellation (IAU figure Gru).

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Catalog context

Tiaki. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as Bayer/Flamsteed designation Bet Gru, HIP 112122, HD 214952, Gaia DR3 HYG-HIP-112122. In the SkyKeepsake Grus (Gru) browse hub it sits with other stars of the same IAU figure.

Catalog identifiers

Gaia

Gaia DR3 HYG-HIP-112122

HIP

112122

HD

214952

gaia_dr3

HYG-HIP-112122

Bayer / Flamsteed

Bet Gru

Also known as

• Bet Gru
• Gaia DR3 TOP 5M HYG-HIP-112122
• HD 214952
• HIP 112122
• HYG-HIP-112122

Observed properties

Visual magnitude

2.07