Stellio

Stellio is a relatively cool A-Type variable star, located within the Lac constellation. It currently measures a visual magnitude of 3.784, placing it within the relatively bright range of objects for a star of its type. The star is known for its relatively short period of activity, lasting for approximately 200 years. Its distance from Earth is approximately 103.6 light-years. There is an incredibly precise radial velocity measurement recorded for Stellio, indicating a substantial, yet relatively slow, velocity fluctuation, consistent with its thermal properties.

Stellio is recognizable in the sky as a prominent star within the Lac constellation, known for its steady luminosity and relatively uniform properties within the visible spectrum. It's a luminous dwarf star, a type often found in the early stages of stellar evolution and known for being relatively small. Given its characteristics, Stellio is a plausible candidate for a symbolic dedication within astronomical systems.

While the exact meaning of this dedicated star is left to the interpretation of individuals, Stellio represents a steadfast point of radiant energy, a steady beacon visible over the course of a remarkably long lifespan. It's a testament to enduring radiance through cosmic evolution. It suggests an unwavering presence, much like a slowly shifting star in a vast expanse of space.

How to see it

Stellio has a visual magnitude of about 3.78: under a reasonably dark sky it is typically reachable with the unaided eye.

Sky position

Equatorial coordinates for Stellio: right ascension 22h 31m 18s, declination +50° 16′ 57″ (J2000), in the region of the Lacerta constellation (IAU figure Lac).

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Catalog context

Stellio. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as Bayer/Flamsteed designation 7Alp Lac, HIP 111169, HD 213558, Gaia DR3 1988193348344678656. In the SkyKeepsake Lacerta (Lac) browse hub it sits with other stars of the same IAU figure.

Catalog identifiers

Gaia

Gaia DR3 1988193348344678656

HIP

111169

HD

213558

gaia_dr3

1988193348344678656

Bayer / Flamsteed

7Alp Lac

Also known as

• 7Alp Lac
• Gaia DR3 TOP 5M 1988193348344678656
• HD 213558
• HIP 111169

Observed properties

Visual magnitude

3.78