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Fomalhaut has a declination of almost -30° (30° south), so it can be seen - at least in theory - at latitude 60° north, or anywhere south of that.
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What is the color of Fomalhaut?
Fomalhaut is the brightest star in the constellation Piscis Austrinus.It has a spectral type of A so has a colour of white.
Which star is the Christmas star?
Does anyone know if the star that was seen the First Christmas is still seen today
How do you calculate whether a star is visible for a given latitude or not?
The basic rule of thumb is that if your latitude and the star's declination are less than 75 degrees apart, the star will be visible for at least part of the year. Why 75 degrees and not 90 degrees? Well, on a theoretical spherical world without any atmospheric distortions, that would be correct. But the Earth isn't spherical; it has these bumps called "mountains", and a thick atmosphere that obscures low-elevation stars, and it can be worse if there is any light pollution on the horizon. (This is one of the reasons why astronomical observatories are generally built on mountain tops away from city lights.) Against a dark sky and a sea horizon, you would probably be safe calculating to an 85 degree difference, but only if it were a bright star. I live near Sacramento, CA, at about 38N. So any star in the northern half of the sky is certainly visible. Going by my 75 degree rule, I ought to be able to see stars that are as far south as 37S declination, which you can look up in the Nautical Almanac or online. (See the link below, and look for the "Stars" column in the center column for declinations.) So, I ought to be able to see the star Fomalhaut at 29.S, but not Alpha Centauri at 61S. However, from my house I would not be able to see Fomalhaut - because the city lights and tall trees to the south would probably block my view. If I really wanted to see Fomalhaut, I'd need to drive down into the farmlands south of town where I would have an unobstructed view.
What is the brightest star seen from southeast US?
The south star
What is an explosion seen when a white dwarf captures H from a companion star?
A nova is an explosion seen when a white dwarf star captues H from a companion star.
What is the color of Fomalhaut?
Fomalhaut is the brightest star in the constellation Piscis Austrinus.It has a spectral type of A so has a colour of white.
When was Fomalhaut b created?
Fomalhaut b was created in 2008.
What are the four royal stars?
Aldebaran (the star 4 spring)Regulus (summer)Antares(autumn)Fomalhaut (winter)
What type of star is Pisces?
Pisces is a constellation, not a star. One of the prominent stars in Pisces is Fomalhaut, also called "the fish's mouth".
I'm traveling on business to Sacramento, what are some four star hotels?
If you're looking to check out Sacramento and drop some reservations on four star hotels, there is plenty to be had. The Pearl Resorts are one of the most acclaimed resort destinations in Sacramento and have a four star rating.
How far is Fomalhaut?
The distance of Fomalhaut from the solar system is listed as 25.1 light-years.That's something like 1.6 million times the distance from the earth to the sun !
Are there any words relating to outer space that begin with the letter f?
Falling star, flight, Fomalhaut, F-ring of Saturn, F-class stars, Fishes (Pisces), Fornax.
Which star is the Christmas star?
Does anyone know if the star that was seen the First Christmas is still seen today
What star has the brightest apparent magnitude as seen from earth?
The brightest star as seen from Earth is the sun. The brightest star in the night sky is Sirius.
How do you calculate whether a star is visible for a given latitude or not?
The basic rule of thumb is that if your latitude and the star's declination are less than 75 degrees apart, the star will be visible for at least part of the year. Why 75 degrees and not 90 degrees? Well, on a theoretical spherical world without any atmospheric distortions, that would be correct. But the Earth isn't spherical; it has these bumps called "mountains", and a thick atmosphere that obscures low-elevation stars, and it can be worse if there is any light pollution on the horizon. (This is one of the reasons why astronomical observatories are generally built on mountain tops away from city lights.) Against a dark sky and a sea horizon, you would probably be safe calculating to an 85 degree difference, but only if it were a bright star. I live near Sacramento, CA, at about 38N. So any star in the northern half of the sky is certainly visible. Going by my 75 degree rule, I ought to be able to see stars that are as far south as 37S declination, which you can look up in the Nautical Almanac or online. (See the link below, and look for the "Stars" column in the center column for declinations.) So, I ought to be able to see the star Fomalhaut at 29.S, but not Alpha Centauri at 61S. However, from my house I would not be able to see Fomalhaut - because the city lights and tall trees to the south would probably block my view. If I really wanted to see Fomalhaut, I'd need to drive down into the farmlands south of town where I would have an unobstructed view.
Can you see the Sun as a Star?
No, The sun is seen as a sun and not a star. Our sun is a star.
What is the brightest star seen from southeast US?
The south star
