γ1 Arietis (gamma1 Arietis)
γ1 Arietis is a variable and multiple main-sequence star in the constellation of Aries.
γ1 Arietis visual magnitude is 4.83. Because of its moderate brightness, γ1 Arietis should be easily visible from locations with dark skies, while it can be barely visible, or not visible at all, from skies affected by light pollution.
The proper motion of γ1 Arietis is 0.078 arcsec per year in Right Ascension and -0.112 arcsec per year in Declination and the associated displacement for the next 1000 years is represented with the red arrow.
Key facts about γ1 Arietis
γ1 Arietis (gamma1 Arietis) is above the horizon from Greenwich, United Kingdom.
Altitude: 32.1°
Azimuth: 260.7°
Direction: West
Celestial coordinates and finder chart of γ1 Arietis
γ1 Arietis is situated close to the celestial equator, as such, it is at least partly visible from both hemispheres in certain times of the year. Celestial coordinates for the J2000 equinox as well as galactic coordinates of γ1 Arietis are provided in the following table:
The simplified sky map below shows the position of γ1 Arietis in the sky:
Visibility of γ1 Arietis from your location
Location: Greenwich, United Kingdom
Latitude: 51° 28’ 47” N
Longitude: 0° 00’ 00” E
Timezone: Europe/London
Today's γ1 Arietis (gamma1 Arietis) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, United Kingdom are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
Spectral properties of γ1 Arietis
γ1 Arietis belongs to spectral class B9 and has a luminosity class of V corresponding to a main-sequence star.
γ1 Arietis star system properties
γ1 Arietis is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of small or medium telescopes. The table below shows key information about the γ1 Arietis double sysyem: