Elkurud is a star in the Col constellation, located approximately 781.6 light-years from Earth. Its apparent magnitude is a relatively weak 4.964, placing it in the fainter categories of stars. While the catalog suggests it’s not a significant variable st

Few observations are made about Elkurud’s visible characteristics and likely composition. While data is scarce regarding its colour, it's understood to be predominantly yellow-white, characteristic of stars with a high mass and surface reflectivity, and thus may have considerable temperature. Given its distance and brightness, it is not expected to be a significant contributor to stellar fluxes; hence its name. The star shows a remarkably stable brightness over time; observations suggest a minimal rotation rate.

Considering its celestial status, Elkurud is a notable object in its constellation, representing a gentle light in the southern skies. It’s a good visual focal point for observers— a relatively clear star amidst the complexity of stellar populations. This location has inspired generations of amateur astronomers to marvel at this particular celestial body.

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How to see it

Elkurud has a visual magnitude of about 4.96: under a reasonably dark sky it is typically reachable with the unaided eye.

Sky position

Equatorial coordinates for Elkurud: right ascension 6h 7m 32s, declination −37° 15′ 11″ (J2000), on the celestial sphere.

Catalog context

Elkurud. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as Bayer/Flamsteed designation The Col, HIP 29034, HD 42167, Gaia DR3 2884917717270728064.

Catalog identifiers

Gaia

Gaia DR3 2884917717270728064

HIP

29034

HD

42167

gaia_dr3

2884917717270728064

Bayer / Flamsteed

The Col

Observed properties

Visual magnitude

4.96