Lucilinburhuc, a faint but important star within the Aur constellation, is a small red dwarf star visually exhibiting a magnitude of 7.712. Its distance is relatively close, placing it roughly 153.2 light years from Earth, making it a significant target f
This star’s luminosity appears quite modest within this particular part of the sky. Its recognisable nature stems primarily from its consistent, unwavering position within a relatively small volume of space – a bright, stable point of light.
As a red dwarf star, Lucikinburhuc’s pale surface temperature suggests it experiences considerably less ultraviolet radiation. We can assume a relatively low intensity radiation footprint compared to more massive stars and, consequently, a lower thermal expansion as seen through light. It’s likely to radiate a gentle, diffuse glow extending across the visible spectrum, influencing the surrounding twilight atmosphere.
Considering its solitary placement, it might possess a certain appeal for astronomers seeking a calm, foundational star. The inherent long-term trajectory and stability within its constellation suggests potentially a long, relatively peaceful stellar lifetime.
How to see it
Lucilinburhuc has a visual magnitude of about 7.71: it usually needs binoculars or a small telescope, especially from light-polluted sites.
Sky position
Equatorial coordinates for Lucilinburhuc: right ascension 6h 28m 46s, declination +38° 57′ 46″ (J2000), in the region of the Auriga constellation (IAU figure Aur).
Catalog context
Lucilinburhuc. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as HIP 30860, HD 45350, Gaia DR3 955758320761687680. In the SkyKeepsake Auriga (Aur) browse hub it sits with other stars of the same IAU figure.
Catalog identifiers
- Gaia
- Gaia DR3 955758320761687680
- HIP
- 30860
- HD
- 45350
- gaia_dr3
- 955758320761687680
Also known as
- Gaia DR3 TOP 5M 955758320761687680
- HD 45350
- HIP 30860
Observed properties
- Visual magnitude
- 7.71