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Sadr is a small, relatively young star, residing firmly within the constellation Cygni. It is located approximately 305.5571°, 40.2567° in the northern celestial sky. Sadr currently holds the 37Gam Cyg alias. Its magnitude is remarkably low – a visual brightness only 2.114, placing it amongst the comparatively dim stars in the region. It is known as a Type G star, exhibiting a relatively short lifespan, suggesting it has been forming for a relatively short period of time.

Sadr’s prominence stems primarily from its position within the Cygni constellation, a well-known group of globular clusters and open clusters predominantly found near the center of the Milky Way Galaxy. The constellation’s relatively intense light reveals this particular star as a vital navigational marker, often used by astrologers to mark the location of certain events or celestial objects. This location also influences its relatively high luminosity, a consequence of the relatively small size and relatively low mass. Observations of this star confirm an age consistent with a history of ongoing gravitational interaction within the cluster.

The choice of Sadr as a symbolic emblem often evokes a sense of quiet perseverance and enduring presence amongst the vastness of space, prompting reflections upon a distant origin. Perhaps it represents a stabilizing influence, a steadfast anchor within the turbulent currents of the cosmos – and offers a reminder of something steadfastly within the space around us. It signals a gentle and low-intensity source of light that has remained remarkably consistent over billions of years.

How to see it

Sadr has a visual magnitude of about 2.11: under a reasonably dark sky it is typically reachable with the unaided eye.

Sky position

Equatorial coordinates for Sadr: right ascension 20h 22m 14s, declination +40° 15′ 24″ (J2000), in the region of the Cygnus constellation (IAU figure Cyg).

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Catalog context

Sadr. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as Bayer/Flamsteed designation 37Gam Cyg, HIP 100453, HD 194093, Gaia DR3 2067518817314952576. In the SkyKeepsake Cygnus (Cyg) browse hub it sits with other stars of the same IAU figure.

Public dedication

On SkyKeepsake this star (Sadr) carries a public dedication dedicated to Shiny (occasion: Anniversario). The listed sender is Matteo. Public message: “Baci!”.

Catalog identifiers

Gaia

Gaia DR3 2067518817314952576

HIP

100453

HD

194093

gaia_dr3

2067518817314952576

Bayer / Flamsteed

37Gam Cyg

Observed properties

Visual magnitude

2.11