Boo 36Eps Boo

Izar is a star in the constellation Boo, a prominent globular cluster located approximately 235 light years from Earth. It is a faint, red-orange dwarf star, significantly smaller than the Sun, and relatively cool in temperature. This relatively small size results in an extremely weak apparent brightness and a pale red appearance, which is often reflected in its spectrum. Izar currently measures a visual magnitude of 2.183, placing it in the Red Dwarf spectral type, which is characterized by very low luminosity and low temperature. It is remarkably stable, with a nearly zero parallax measured at 13.83 mas/yr.

The star's location within the Boo constellation gives it a particular arrangement relative to nearby celestial bodies, offering a sense of history and planetary influences. Its relatively close proximity to other stars in the cluster has contributed to a long lifespan, significantly impacting its observed characteristics. Izar has been designated as a ‘36Eps Boo’ by the Gaia space telescope, noting its precise position within a globular cluster. The precise alignment of this particular star within Boo hints at its long-standing history.

Considering its existence, some individuals might find a dedication to Izar in a sky design an expression of quiet reverence or a hopeful acknowledgment of enduring significance. This small, ancient star offers a subtle connection across cosmic timelines and provides a unique window into stellar evolution, demonstrating an extraordinary existence within a relatively small cosmic context.

How to see it

Izar has a visual magnitude of about 2.18: under a reasonably dark sky it is typically reachable with the unaided eye.

Sky position

Equatorial coordinates for Izar: right ascension 14h 44m 59s, declination +27° 4′ 28″ (J2000), in the region of the Boötes constellation (IAU figure Boo).

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Catalog context

Izar. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as Bayer/Flamsteed designation 36Eps Boo, HIP 72105, HD 129988, Gaia DR3 1279798794197267072. In the SkyKeepsake Boötes (Boo) browse hub it sits with other stars of the same IAU figure.

Catalog identifiers

Gaia

Gaia DR3 1279798794197267072

HIP

72105

HD

129988

gaia_dr3

1279798794197267072

Bayer / Flamsteed

36Eps Boo

Observed properties

Visual magnitude

2.18