Mesarthim

Mesarthim (γ2 Arietis) is a white star in the constellation Aries. With an apparent magnitude of 4.75 it is the 1190th-brightest star in the night sky.

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

ConstellationAries
Designationγ2 Arietis (Gamma Arietis), HR 546
Apparent magnitude4.75 (1190th brightest)
Spectral typeA1pSi
Colorwhite (B−V -0.04)
Distance—
Right ascension1 h 53.5 min
Declination+19.29°
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 Mesarthim

Mesarthim is in Aries. From 40° N it is highest in the south in December evenings, about 69° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 36° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Hamal (5° away), Mirach (19° away) and Menkar (23° away).

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Other named stars in Aries

HamalSheratanBharaniBoteinLilii Borea

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