Propus - η Geminorum (eta Geminorum)
Propus, also designated as η Geminorum (eta Geminorum), is a variable and multiple giant star in the constellation of Gemini.
Propus visual magnitude is 3.28. Because of its moderate brightness, Propus 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 Propus is -0.068 arcsec per year in Right Ascension and -0.012 arcsec per year in Declination and the associated displacement for the next 10000 years is represented with the red arrow.
Key facts about Propus
Propus - η Geminorum (eta Geminorum) is above the horizon from Greenwich, United Kingdom.
Altitude: 8.4°
Azimuth: 295.8°
Direction: West-North-West
Celestial coordinates and finder chart of Propus
Propus 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 Propus are provided in the following table:
The simplified sky map below shows the position of Propus in the sky:
Visibility of Propus from your location
Location: Greenwich, United Kingdom
Latitude: 51° 28’ 47” N
Longitude: 0° 00’ 00” E
Timezone: Europe/London
Today's Propus - η Geminorum (eta Geminorum) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, United Kingdom are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
Distance of Propus from the Sun and relative movement
Propus is distant 349.04 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 19 kilometers per second.
Spectral properties of Propus
Propus belongs to spectral class M3 and has a luminosity class of III corresponding to a giant star.
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Propus is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Propus star system properties
Propus is a visual double star which can be observed only with the help of very large telescopes. The table below shows key information about the Propus double sysyem: