The star Kamuy, designated as CrB, is a relatively low-luminosity red supergiant located in the constellation CrB. Its magnitude, given as 6.295, suggests it’s a fairly faint object, although significant for its position within a large stellar system. The
Why does this star hold significance? Despite its relatively humble appearance, Kamuy represents a foundational element in the dynamics of a galaxy – a relic star offering a snapshot into the past of stellar evolution. Its longevity allows for significant observation, offering insights into the processes driving galactic development. This star's relatively simple characteristics – a consistent magnitude, a defined position within a galaxy, and its consistent movement – make it an interesting astronomical target for ongoing study.
The star Kamuyu exists as a powerful point of reference, witnessing the slow accumulation of matter across vast cosmic timescales. While it lacks the spectacle of brighter or more dramatically-colored stars, its unwavering presence, coupled with its age and unique orbital configuration, exemplifies the fundamental forces governing the grand scale of space.
How to see it
Kamuy has a visual magnitude of about 6.29: it usually needs binoculars or a small telescope, especially from light-polluted sites.
Sky position
Equatorial coordinates for Kamuy: right ascension 16h 10m 4s, declination +26° 44′ 34″ (J2000), in the region of the Corona Borealis constellation (IAU figure CrB).
Catalog context
Kamuy. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as HIP 79219, HD 145457, Gaia DR3 1315900158983769472. In the SkyKeepsake Corona Borealis (CrB) browse hub it sits with other stars of the same IAU figure.
Catalog identifiers
- Gaia
- Gaia DR3 1315900158983769472
- HIP
- 79219
- HD
- 145457
- gaia_dr3
- 1315900158983769472
Observed properties
- Visual magnitude
- 6.29