Nashira

Nashira (γ Capricorni) is a yellow-white star in the constellation Capricornus. With an apparent magnitude of 3.68 it is the 352nd-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 171 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationCapricornus
Designationγ Capricorni (Gamma Capricorni), HR 8278
Apparent magnitude3.68 (352nd brightest)
Spectral typeF0p
Coloryellow-white (B−V 0.32)
Distanceabout 171 light-years
Right ascension21 h 40.1 min
Declination−16.66°
Best monthOctober (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 Nashira

Nashira is in Capricornus. From 40° N it is highest in the south in October evenings, about 33° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 72° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Fomalhaut (22° away), Enif (27° away) and Alnair (31° away).

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Other named stars in Capricornus

Deneb AlgediDabihAlgediAlshat

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