Mahasim

Mahasim (θ Aurigae) is a white star in the constellation Auriga. With an apparent magnitude of 2.62 it is the 104th-brightest star in the night sky.

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

ConstellationAuriga
Designationθ Aurigae (Theta Aurigae), HR 2095
Apparent magnitude2.62 (104th brightest)
Spectral typeA0pSi
Colorwhite (B−V -0.08)
Distance—
Right ascension5 h 59.7 min
Declination+37.21°
Best monthFebruary (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 Mahasim

Mahasim is in Auriga. From 40° N it is highest in the south in February evenings, about 87° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 18° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Menkalinan (8° away), Elnath (11° away) and Capella (12° away).

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Other named stars in Auriga

CapellaMenkalinanHassalehAlmaazHaedusSaclateni

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