SkyKeepsakes page about the star Bake-eo

Bake-eo, a prominent star in the constellation Oph, is a relatively luminous and stable celestial body. Its coordinates range from RA 266.9731°, Dec 2.7069°, and are approximately 97.02 light years from Earth. Bake-eo has a visual magnitude of 3.753, placing it within the M37 dwarf star category, and its known radial velocity is -12.31 km/s.

Oph is famed for its relatively consistent position within its orbit, lending it a unique and easily recognizable presence in the night sky. The star’s positioning is primarily achieved due to its careful arrangement amongst the stars within this constellation, which creates a subtle and shifting backdrop for observing and cataloging. Its apparent brightness, coupled with its moderate radial velocity and relatively small mass, makes Bake-eo an accessible target for astronomical investigation.

For those seeking a celestial anchor, Bake-eo symbolizes the enduring presence of stars across vast distances and timescales. The magnitude provides a recognizable brightness, anchoring it within the range of what is considered a ‘noticeable’ night sky object. Given its observed motion, it could serve as a focal point for contemplation, especially as an unassuming beacon against the backdrop of more dynamic events within the vast cosmos – a miniature, continuous light source within an expanse of quiet stardust.

Bake-eo, the prominent star within this constellation, offers a stable yet fascinating point of observation for those interested in the subtle elegance and ongoing story of the universe.

How to see it

Bake-eo has a visual magnitude of about 3.75: under a reasonably dark sky it is typically reachable with the unaided eye.

Sky position

Equatorial coordinates for Bake-eo: right ascension 17h 47m 54s, declination +2° 42′ 25″ (J2000), in the region of the Ophiuchus constellation (IAU figure Oph).

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Catalog context

Bake-eo. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as Bayer/Flamsteed designation 62Gam Oph, HIP 87108, HD 161868, Gaia DR3 4472097420946809600. In the SkyKeepsake Ophiuchus (Oph) browse hub it sits with other stars of the same IAU figure.

Catalog identifiers

Gaia

Gaia DR3 4472097420946809600

HIP

87108

HD

161868

gaia_dr3

4472097420946809600

Bayer / Flamsteed

62Gam Oph

Observed properties

Visual magnitude

3.75