Strueve 2398 B is a minor, luminous star located within the Dra constellation. Characterized by a modest visual magnitude of 8.525, it offers a subtle but noticeable brightness within the celestial sphere. It's a relatively bright star situated roughly 11
The star’s recognizable position in the sky stems primarily from its location as a prominent part of the Dra constellation, a constellation known for its distinctive star pattern. The luminosity of this object, especially considering its distance, makes it a noteworthy point of reference within the night sky. The star’s brightness lends itself to observing when viewed in relatively dark areas, offering a captivating image for amateur astronomers or those interested in identifying constellations.
Considering its relative distance, Struve 2398 B doesn’t have particularly vibrant or characteristic qualities. It’s a stable, fairly uniform object, existing as a background star within a larger galactic space. Its primary designation – Struve 2398 B – serves as a simple identifier, a way to distinguish it amongst an immense galaxy speckled with hundreds of millions of other stars. It provides a subtle, steady presence that evokes a historical feeling.
The relatively low magnitude, relative to many other stars in its vicinity, doesn't immediately elevate it to a focus of admiration. Star observations often emphasize broader patterns and constellations for their visual complexity. It remains a quiet, enduring light source, reminding us of the universe's steady unfolding.
How to see it
Struve 2398 B has a visual magnitude of about 8.52: it is a telescope star and remains difficult or invisible to the naked eye even in good conditions.
Sky position
Equatorial coordinates for Struve 2398 B: right ascension 18h 42m 44s, declination +59° 38′ 7″ (J2000), in the region of the Draco constellation (IAU figure Dra).
Catalog context
Struve 2398 B. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as HIP 91772, HD 173740, Gaia DR3 2154880616774131712. In the SkyKeepsake Draco (Dra) browse hub it sits with other stars of the same IAU figure.
Catalog identifiers
- Gaia
- Gaia DR3 2154880616774131712
- HIP
- 91772
- HD
- 173740
- gaia_dr3
- 2154880616774131712
Also known as
- Gaia DR3 TOP 5M 2154880616774131712
- Gl 725B
- HD 173740
- HIP 91772
Observed properties
- Visual magnitude
- 8.52