Rotanev

Rotanev (β Delphini) is a yellow-white subgiant star in the constellation Delphinus. With an apparent magnitude of 3.63 it is the 337th-brightest star in the night sky.

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

ConstellationDelphinus
Designationβ Delphini (Beta Delphini), HR 7882
Apparent magnitude3.63 (337th brightest)
Spectral typeF5IV
Coloryellow-white (B−V 0.44)
Distance—
Right ascension20 h 37.5 min
Declination+14.60°
Best monthSeptember (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 Rotanev

Rotanev is in Delphinus. From 40° N it is highest in the south in September evenings, about 65° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 40° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Altair (13° away), Enif (17° away) and Aljanah (19° away).

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Other named stars in Delphinus

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