Izar

Izar (ε Boötis) is a orange bright giant star in the constellation Boötes. With an apparent magnitude of 2.7 it is the 118th-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 203 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationBoötes
Designationε Boötis (Epsilon Boötis), HR 5506
Apparent magnitude2.7 (118th brightest)
Spectral typeK0-II-III
Colororange (B−V 0.97)
Distanceabout 203 light-years
Right ascension14 h 45.0 min
Declination+27.07°
Best monthJune (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 Izar

Izar is in Boötes. From 40° N it is highest in the south in June evenings, about 77° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 28° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Arcturus (10° away), Alphecca (11° away) and Alkaid (25° away).

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Other named stars in Boötes

ArcturusMuphridSeginusNekkarXuangeAlkalurops

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