Wasat - δ Geminorum (delta Geminorum)
Wasat, also designated as δ Geminorum (delta Geminorum), is a multiple sub-giant star in the constellation of Gemini.
Wasat visual magnitude is 3.53. Because of its moderate brightness, Wasat 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 Wasat is -0.026 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 Wasat
Wasat - δ Geminorum (delta Geminorum) is above the horizon from Greenwich, United Kingdom.
Altitude: 34.8°
Azimuth: 98.1°
Direction: East
Celestial coordinates and finder chart of Wasat
Wasat 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 Wasat are provided in the following table:
The simplified sky map below shows the position of Wasat in the sky:
Visibility of Wasat from your location
Location: Greenwich, United Kingdom
Latitude: 51° 28’ 47” N
Longitude: 0° 00’ 00” E
Timezone: Europe/London
Today's Wasat - δ Geminorum (delta Geminorum) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, United Kingdom are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
Distance of Wasat from the Sun and relative movement
Wasat is distant 58.79 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 4 kilometers per second.
Spectral properties of Wasat
Wasat belongs to spectral class F2 and has a luminosity class of IV corresponding to a sub-giant star.
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Wasat is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Wasat star system properties
Wasat 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 Wasat double sysyem: