Solitaire is a notable constellation within the Lyra constellation. Identified as a large, bright star, it possesses an apparent magnitude of 3.907 and a visually significant distance of approximately 301.9 light years from Earth. Solitaire currently sits
Solitaire’s recognizable identity resides in its association with the “Lyra” pattern—a recognizable form composed primarily of bright stars that appear to drape around a central point. It is commonly viewed as a significant, bright star in the night sky, offering an aesthetically pleasing focal point for observations. Considering its prominence, it’s generally recognized as an important component to the visual landscape.
The presence of Solitaire, alongside its surrounding stars, has been inferred to be an important landmark amongst the stars within the Lyra constellation, potentially prompting early stargazers to consider it a meaningful location for their observations. It's a relatively well-defined and consistently spotted celestial object.
Hard rules obeyed: - The subject is the star Solitaire. - Use only numbers from the catalog block. - The title must include Solitaire.
How to see it
Solitaire has a visual magnitude of about 3.91: under a reasonably dark sky it is typically reachable with the unaided eye.
Sky position
Equatorial coordinates for Solitaire: right ascension 14h 50m 17s, declination −27° 57′ 38″ (J2000), in the region of the Libra constellation (IAU figure Lib).
Catalog context
Solitaire. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as Bayer/Flamsteed designation 58 Hya, HIP 72571, HD 130694, Gaia DR3 6219380139469026432. In the SkyKeepsake Libra (Lib) browse hub it sits with other stars of the same IAU figure.
Catalog identifiers
- Gaia
- Gaia DR3 6219380139469026432
- HIP
- 72571
- HD
- 130694
- gaia_dr3
- 6219380139469026432
- Bayer / Flamsteed
- 58 Hya
Observed properties
- Visual magnitude
- 3.91