Botein

Botein (δ Arietis) is a orange giant star in the constellation Aries. With an apparent magnitude of 4.35 it is the 755th-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 165 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationAries
Designationδ Arietis (Delta Arietis), HR 951
Apparent magnitude4.35 (755th brightest)
Spectral typeK2III
Colororange (B−V 1.03)
Distanceabout 165 light-years
Right ascension3 h 11.6 min
Declination+19.73°
Best monthDecember (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 Botein

Botein is in Aries. From 40° N it is highest in the south in December evenings, about 70° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 35° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Hamal (15° away), Menkar (16° away) and Aldebaran (20° away).

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Other named stars in Aries

HamalSheratanBharaniLilii BoreaMesarthim

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