Lyn is a distinct, relatively bright star located in the constellation Lyn. It is a dwarf star, designated as magnitude 3.121, and possesses a visual brightness approximately 47.96. This star lies about 47.96 light years from Earth and exhibits a calculat
Talitha is a renowned star in the constellation Lyn, celebrated for its consistent and remarkable luminosity. Its recognizability originates primarily from its unwavering brightness – a magnitude of 3.121 – which allows it to be a relatively easy target in the sky for astronomers. The distance to this star is approximately 47.96 light years, emphasizing its significant position within our galaxy’s structure. The star’s steady luminosity over millennia has solidified its role as a celestial beacon, an object cherished for its apparent constancy within the vast expanse of the cosmos.
The significance of Talitha might imbue individuals with a subtle, heartfelt desire, fostering a sense of peace or contemplation. The presence of such a brilliantly luminous object as Talitha adds a captivating narrative element to the expanse of the night sky, a testament to the enduring beauty of the cosmos, a reminder that even small brightness can be monumental. It's a star constantly observed through time, and its steady light seems to carry a quiet, ancient grace.
How to see it
Talitha has a visual magnitude of about 3.12: under a reasonably dark sky it is typically reachable with the unaided eye.
Sky position
Equatorial coordinates for Talitha: right ascension 8h 59m 12s, declination +48° 2′ 27″ (J2000), in the region of the Lynx constellation (IAU figure Lyn).
Catalog context
Talitha. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as Bayer/Flamsteed designation 9Iot UMa, HIP 44127, HD 76644, Gaia DR3 1014058103758571520. In the SkyKeepsake Lynx (Lyn) browse hub it sits with other stars of the same IAU figure.
Catalog identifiers
- Gaia
- Gaia DR3 1014058103758571520
- HIP
- 44127
- HD
- 76644
- gaia_dr3
- 1014058103758571520
- Bayer / Flamsteed
- 9Iot UMa
Also known as
- 9Iot UMa
- Gaia DR3 TOP 5M 1014058103758571520
- Gl 331A
- HD 76644
- HIP 44127
Observed properties
- Visual magnitude
- 3.12