Adhil

Adhil (ξ Andromedae) is a orange supergiant star in the constellation Andromeda. With an apparent magnitude of 4.88 it is the 1405th-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 220 light-years from Earth.

Finder chart showing where Adhil is in the constellation Andromeda
Adhil (circled) in Andromeda, with the surrounding constellations and bright stars.
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Facts

ConstellationAndromeda
Designationξ Andromedae (Xi Andromedae), HR 390
Apparent magnitude4.88 (1405th brightest)
Spectral typeK0-IIIb
Colororange (B−V 1.08)
Distanceabout 220 light-years
Right ascension1 h 22.3 min
Declination+45.53°
Best monthNovember (at about 9 pm)

Sources: star positions, magnitudes and colors from the Yale Bright Star Catalogue; constellation boundaries and star names from the IAU; areas and distances from Wikidata; stick figures by M. van der Sluys. How the maps are made.

How to find Adhil

Adhil is in Andromeda. From 40° N it is highest in the north in November evenings, about 84° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 9° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Almach (8° away), Mirach (10° away) and Schedar (13° away).

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Other named stars in Andromeda

AlpheratzMirachAlmachNembusTitawin

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