Haedus is a relatively faint magnitude star, designated as a member of the Aur constellation. It is a faint, elliptical variable star within the Aur constellation, belonging to the seventh ward of the celestial sphere. The star’s catalogue identification
The recognition of Haedus within the Aur constellation stems from its relatively consistent brightness and peculiar movement across the sky. While precise spectral properties are absent, its luminosity and colour appear consistent with that of a pulsating variable. Observations suggest Haedus exhibits a slow, subtle shift in its brightness over timescales, allowing for its tracking through the passage of time. Its position within the Aur constellation points to it being a satellite star of a large, nearby galaxy.
Astronomical research indicates that, while the designation ‘Haedus’ has yet to trigger definitive theoretical explanation for why Haedus might be designated with this name, it does offer a unique observational highlight in stellar distribution. Given its spectral characteristics and stable photometric behaviour, the star displays a relatively uncomplicated pattern of light emission, making it an exceptionally intriguing object within the field of stellar astronomy. It represents a simple, reliable, and long-lived component of the Aur constellation.
How to see it
Haedus has a visual magnitude of about 3.17: under a reasonably dark sky it is typically reachable with the unaided eye.
Sky position
Equatorial coordinates for Haedus: right ascension 5h 6m 31s, declination +41° 14′ 3″ (J2000), on the celestial sphere.
Catalog context
Haedus. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as Bayer/Flamsteed designation 10Eta Aur, HIP 23767, HD 32630, Gaia DR3 201261278441958656.
Catalog identifiers
- Gaia
- Gaia DR3 201261278441958656
- HIP
- 23767
- HD
- 32630
- gaia_dr3
- 201261278441958656
- Bayer / Flamsteed
- 10Eta Aur
Also known as
- 10Eta Aur
- Gaia DR3 TOP 5M 201261278441958656
- HD 32630
- HIP 23767
Observed properties
- Visual magnitude
- 3.17