SkyKeepsake page about the star Atik
Atik is a star situated in the Per constellation, a relatively small and faint constellation. Its magnitude is 3.842, placing it firmly within the dimmer end of the night sky. The star is easily recognisable because it is notable for being among the brightest stars in the Perseus constellation. It is considered a minor star, and isn’t noteworthy within the broader galaxy. It is easily identifiable due to its brightness and location within a well-defined area of the sky.
Atik’s prominence lies a considerable distance from the observer, making observations challenging. It appears relatively unchanged over long periods of time, although it’s speculated to follow a gentle, slow motion, primarily due to the interplay of gravity and rotation. Its long-term movement is not exceptionally rapid, and it presents consistently in the same area. Notably, it orbits the Sun with a parallax of 3.022 mas.
It is a relatively unremarkable star for a dedicated celestial admirer, representing a simple source of light and beauty. A person might use it as a symbol, not necessarily representing an event of love, but the magnitude and relative placement within the celestial realm could evoke a sense of timelessness. It's a steady point of brightness, a distant beacon against the velvety darkness.
The star's history and fundamental characteristics are recorded in catalog data. Understanding the star’s location and history within the Per constellation provides a basis for considering how it may be viewed, but it isn't a narrative of momentous events. Its enduring presence suggests a gradual and unchanging influence on the surrounding space, a subtle, constant point in the cosmic panorama.
How to see it
Atik has a visual magnitude of about 3.84: under a reasonably dark sky it is typically reachable with the unaided eye.
Sky position
Equatorial coordinates for Atik: right ascension 3h 44m 19s, declination +32° 17′ 18″ (J2000), in the region of the Perseus constellation (IAU figure Per).
Catalog context
Atik. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as Bayer/Flamsteed designation 38Omi Per, HIP 17448, HD 23180, Gaia DR3 216718178536050176. In the SkyKeepsake Perseus (Per) browse hub it sits with other stars of the same IAU figure.
Catalog identifiers
- Gaia
- Gaia DR3 216718178536050176
- HIP
- 17448
- HD
- 23180
- gaia_dr3
- 216718178536050176
- Bayer / Flamsteed
- 38Omi Per
Also known as
- 38Omi Per
- Gaia DR3 TOP 5M 216718178536050176
- HD 23180
- HIP 17448
Observed properties
- Visual magnitude
- 3.84