Furud
Furud is a relatively dim magnitude star belonging to the constellation Col. Its designated coordinates are RA 95.0783°, Dec -30.0633°, and visual magnitude is 3.008. It’s approximately 343.6 light years from Earth. Furud has a parallax reading of 9.492 mas, indicating minor orbital variations. While designated as a Cephei variable star, its light curve analysis does not show considerable variation.
Furud is recognized as a bright point of light within the night sky, offering a noticeable presence for observant observers. Its designation as a ‘C' constellation star – signifying a bright and easily identifiable pattern within the larger star system – means that it would often stand out when viewed from a relatively low viewing elevation. The star's existence provides a relatively straightforward reference point for celestial navigation.
The choice of Furud as a symbolic dedication is a rather ancient, and arguably poetic, one. A dedicated astronomer, seeking a moment of quiet contemplation within the vastness of space – perhaps contemplating the origins of the very stars above – might choose a star like Furud to represent a feeling of steadfastness in the face of uncertainty and the immense scale of the cosmos. The quiet beauty of its magnitude and historical meaning offers a grounded focal point for those seeking a stable point of focus during a reflective period.
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How to see it
Furud has a visual magnitude of about 3.01: under a reasonably dark sky it is typically reachable with the unaided eye.
Sky position
Equatorial coordinates for Furud: right ascension 6h 20m 19s, declination −30° 3′ 48″ (J2000), in the region of the Columba constellation (IAU figure Col).
Catalog context
Furud. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as Bayer/Flamsteed designation 1Zet CMa, HIP 30122, HD 44402, Gaia DR3 2896572746685604480. In the SkyKeepsake Columba (Col) browse hub it sits with other stars of the same IAU figure.
Catalog identifiers
- Gaia
- Gaia DR3 2896572746685604480
- HIP
- 30122
- HD
- 44402
- gaia_dr3
- 2896572746685604480
- Bayer / Flamsteed
- 1Zet CMa
Observed properties
- Visual magnitude
- 3.01