Nembus

Nembus (51 Andromedae) is a orange giant star in the constellation Andromeda. With an apparent magnitude of 3.57 it is the 314th-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 176 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationAndromeda
Designation51 Andromedae, HR 464
Apparent magnitude3.57 (314th brightest)
Spectral typeK3-III
Colororange (B−V 1.28)
Distanceabout 176 light-years
Right ascension1 h 38.0 min
Declination+48.63°
Best monthNovember (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 Nembus

Nembus is in Andromeda. From 40° N it is highest in the north in November evenings, about 81° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 6° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Almach (8° away), Schedar (12° away) and Mirach (14° away).

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Other named stars in Andromeda

AlpheratzMirachAlmachTitawinAdhil

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