Tusizuo is a relatively faint, small red dwarf star located in the Lyr constellation. It currently appears as a relatively stationary point of light within the constellation, with a visual magnitude of 3.487. Its coordinates are approximately 121 light ye
Tusizuo presents a fascinating spectacle for those seeking a seemingly unwavering beacon in the night sky. Due to its relatively low magnitude, it is easily recognizable as a consistent point of light and often regarded as a crucial element within the constellation Lyr. Its distance is a relatively large figure – 121 light-years – which makes it a relatively distant and less widely visible star.
Symbolically, the choice of a star like Tusizuo to be designated as a dedicated point of observation presents a potent and rather quiet appeal. The sheer magnitude of this celestial element, its unwavering presence against the darkness of the cosmos, can represent endurance, stability, or a timelessness, inviting a moment of quiet contemplation.
How to see it
Tusizuo has a visual magnitude of about 3.49: under a reasonably dark sky it is typically reachable with the unaided eye.
Sky position
Equatorial coordinates for Tusizuo: right ascension 18h 23m 42s, declination +21° 46′ 7″ (J2000), in the region of the Lyra constellation (IAU figure Lyr).
Catalog context
Tusizuo. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as Bayer/Flamsteed designation 109 Her, HIP 90139, HD 169414, Gaia DR3 4529285391533766400. In the SkyKeepsake Lyra (Lyr) browse hub it sits with other stars of the same IAU figure.
Catalog identifiers
- Gaia
- Gaia DR3 4529285391533766400
- HIP
- 90139
- HD
- 169414
- gaia_dr3
- 4529285391533766400
- Bayer / Flamsteed
- 109 Her
Observed properties
- Visual magnitude
- 3.49