Lacaille 9352 is a relatively small, blue-white main sequence star situated in the constellation PsA, located some 10.72 light-years away in the direction of the south. It appears as a gentle, elliptical dwarf star. It is identified by catalog number M65,
The star's recognizable nature stems from its proximity to Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky. Sirius, renowned for its intense luminescence, acts as a powerful beacon in the vast expanse of the cosmos. This prominent stellar neighbor provides a crucial navigational reference, readily apparent to observers and researchers alike. Its consistent brightness provides a distinct point of reference in this enormous region of space.
Lacacle 9352 has a fairly stable orbit around its host star, displaying a consistent, though faint, luminosity that has been monitored for many years. Its characteristics—a relatively cool surface temperature and small size—suggest it's in the early stages of its evolution, and thus, is not a massive radiant object, but rather less active than many other stellar populations. The star's orbital parameters, particularly its proper motion, offer a fascinating trace of its movement within the galaxy’s history, subtly changing its position over millennia.
While not fundamentally unique in the universe, Lacaille 9352 holds a somewhat unusual symbolic significance within certain astronomical circles, primarily due to its position as a significant member of the PsA constellation, a loose grouping that highlights the area of the sky that’s rich in young, star-forming regions. It’s notable for its relatively high luminosity compared to many nearby stars within the same area of the constellation.
How to see it
Lacaille 9352 has a visual magnitude of about 6.52: it usually needs binoculars or a small telescope, especially from light-polluted sites.
Sky position
Equatorial coordinates for Lacaille 9352: right ascension 23h 6m 1s, declination −35° 50′ 50″ (J2000), in the region of the Piscis Austrinus constellation (IAU figure PsA).
Catalog context
Lacaille 9352. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as HIP 114046, HD 217987, Gaia DR3 6553614253923452800. In the SkyKeepsake Piscis Austrinus (PsA) browse hub it sits with other stars of the same IAU figure.
Catalog identifiers
- Gaia
- Gaia DR3 6553614253923452800
- HIP
- 114046
- HD
- 217987
- gaia_dr3
- 6553614253923452800
Observed properties
- Visual magnitude
- 6.52