Tabit is a relatively bright star residing in the constellation Ori, located approximately 26.17 light years away from Earth in the southern sky. Its designation as a minor magnitude star suggests a relatively faint glow. The star’s catalogue record ident
Tabit is recognizable in the night sky as a visually prominent point of light in the southern sky. Its prominence compared to surrounding stars enables relatively easy observation, owing to its relatively small diameter and positioning in a relatively well-defined region of the sky. The star displays a stable, consistent luminosity – a key attribute when examining celestial objects – demonstrating its dependable presence within its immediate galactic context.
The significance of Tabit might lend itself to symbolic purposes regarding the celestial realm, perhaps reflecting a specific aspect of mythology or history tied to the Ori constellation. It functions as a steady, relatively unobtrusive anchor point for celestial navigation or observation activities.
How to see it
Tabit has a visual magnitude of about 3.09: under a reasonably dark sky it is typically reachable with the unaided eye.
Sky position
Equatorial coordinates for Tabit: right ascension 4h 49m 51s, declination +6° 57′ 41″ (J2000), in the region of the Orion constellation (IAU figure Ori).
Catalog context
Tabit. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as Bayer/Flamsteed designation 1Pi 3Ori, HIP 22449, HD 30652, Gaia DR3 3288921720025503360. In the SkyKeepsake Orion (Ori) browse hub it sits with other stars of the same IAU figure.
Catalog identifiers
- Gaia
- Gaia DR3 3288921720025503360
- HIP
- 22449
- HD
- 30652
- gaia_dr3
- 3288921720025503360
- Bayer / Flamsteed
- 1Pi 3Ori
Observed properties
- Visual magnitude
- 3.09