PsA Constellation
Itonda is a star classified as a Red Dwarf in the constellation PsA. It is part of the Cosmic Ray Field, a well-defined region of space known for its intense radiation emission. It's currently located at coordinates RA 329.3333°, Dec -37.7642°. Its visual magnitude is 7.345, placing it in the relatively bright red segment of the stellar chart.
Sirius’s counterpart, Itonda’s luminosity suggests a relatively modest energy output compared to nearby stars of similar age. It shines steadily, displaying a relatively consistent brightness level. Observations indicate no discernible colour present – it’s eternally a solid, red hue, reflecting the warm glow of hydrogen. There is no indication of a shifting colour. While typically considered a relatively dim stellar body, Itonda's size is consistently shown to be near 0.75 Earth radii.
The location of Itonda in a region associated with stellar activity makes it a potential target for further investigation regarding recent star formation events. Given its intrinsic luminosity and proximity to the Cosmic Ray Field, Itonda’s unique characteristics may contribute to unusual energetic phenomena influencing space weather.
Itonda’s primary designation as a “symbolic dedication” isn’t addressed here, though it hints at a historical significance that might be revealed in further observations.
How to see it
Itonda has a visual magnitude of about 7.35: it usually needs binoculars or a small telescope, especially from light-polluted sites.
Sky position
Equatorial coordinates for Itonda: right ascension 21h 57m 20s, declination −37° 45′ 51″ (J2000), in the region of the Piscis Austrinus constellation (IAU figure PsA).
Catalog context
Itonda. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as HIP 108375, HD 208487, Gaia DR3 6586580842340695040. In the SkyKeepsake Piscis Austrinus (PsA) browse hub it sits with other stars of the same IAU figure.
Catalog identifiers
- Gaia
- Gaia DR3 6586580842340695040
- HIP
- 108375
- HD
- 208487
- gaia_dr3
- 6586580842340695040
Also known as
- Gaia DR3 TOP 5M 6586580842340695040
- HD 208487
- HIP 108375
Observed properties
- Visual magnitude
- 7.35