SkyKeepake Memory - Alsafi
Alsafi is a visually distinctive bright star within the Cepheus constellation. It possesses a magnitude of 4.449, placing it within the easily visible range of the sky for most observers. It is approximately 18.8 light-years distant from Earth, revealing a remarkable position in deep space. The star’s precise coordinates – RA 293.0976°, Dec 69.6535° – bring it to the constellation's boundary, offering a subtle point of reference in the wider universe.
Alsafi’s recognizable traits stem primarily from its luminosity and relative position in the stellar field. This bright star exhibits characteristics of a G-subclass main sequence, meaning it is an ancient population of stars experiencing the development of hydrogen fusion which makes it readily identifiable. It has been consistently observed in this way across many astronomical measurements, making it a reliable indicator of our night sky. It's significance, though, resides less in astronomical observation, and more in the celestial history held within.
Someone might choose to dedicate themselves to Alsafi as a symbol, a hopeful beacon against the vastness of the cosmos. It's a humble star, existing in relative isolation yet constantly surveying our corner of the universe, providing an undeniable presence within its neighborhood. Its steady, dependable illumination is a reminder of the enduring beauty and potential of cosmic events.
How to see it
Alsafi has a visual magnitude of about 4.45: under a reasonably dark sky it is typically reachable with the unaided eye.
Sky position
Equatorial coordinates for Alsafi: right ascension 19h 32m 23s, declination +69° 39′ 12″ (J2000), in the region of the Cepheus constellation (IAU figure Cep).
Catalog context
Alsafi. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as Bayer/Flamsteed designation 61Sig Dra, HIP 96100, HD 185144, Gaia DR3 2261614264931057664. In the SkyKeepsake Cepheus (Cep) browse hub it sits with other stars of the same IAU figure.
Catalog identifiers
- Gaia
- Gaia DR3 2261614264931057664
- HIP
- 96100
- HD
- 185144
- gaia_dr3
- 2261614264931057664
- Bayer / Flamsteed
- 61Sig Dra
Also known as
- 61Sig Dra
- Gaia DR3 TOP 5M 2261614264931057664
- Gl 764
- HD 185144
- HIP 96100
Observed properties
- Visual magnitude
- 4.45