SkyKeepsake page about the star Albali.
Albali is a star within the constellation Cap, which is located approximately 244 light years away in the constellation Ursa Minor. This star is relatively modest in brightness, with a visual magnitude of 3.775. Its calculated distance, 244.1 light years, suggests it is a relatively stable object, easily visible from Earth.
The star's recognizable designation in the sky likely stems from its positioning within the constellation Cap, which provides a somewhat clear view to observers. Albali’s existence has been identified by multiple stellar observatories, including Gaia, who identify it as a variable star. The star’s orbital pattern, tracking a relatively constant radial velocity of approximately -19.82 km/s, further reinforces its status as a steadily drifting object.
Some individuals might choose to use this star as a symbol of enduring love or a steadfast connection – a potential dedication for a significant relationship. Despite lacking specific color or spectral type characteristics, the magnitude and distance provide an intriguing narrative element, reminding one of the vastness and timelessness of space.
How to see it
Albali has a visual magnitude of about 3.77: under a reasonably dark sky it is typically reachable with the unaided eye.
Sky position
Equatorial coordinates for Albali: right ascension 20h 47m 41s, declination −9° 29′ 45″ (J2000), in the region of the Capricornus constellation (IAU figure Cap).
Catalog context
Albali. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as Bayer/Flamsteed designation 2Eps Aqr, HIP 102618, HD 198001, Gaia DR3 6903096911032851584. In the SkyKeepsake Capricornus (Cap) browse hub it sits with other stars of the same IAU figure.
Catalog identifiers
- Gaia
- Gaia DR3 6903096911032851584
- HIP
- 102618
- HD
- 198001
- gaia_dr3
- 6903096911032851584
- Bayer / Flamsteed
- 2Eps Aqr
Observed properties
- Visual magnitude
- 3.77