Sabik

Sabik (η Ophiuchi) is a white main-sequence star in the constellation Ophiuchus. With an apparent magnitude of 2.43 it is the 85th-brightest star in the night sky.

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

ConstellationOphiuchus
Designationη Ophiuchi (Eta Ophiuchi), HR 6378
Apparent magnitude2.43 (85th brightest)
Spectral typeA2V
Colorwhite (B−V 0.06)
Distance—
Right ascension17 h 10.4 min
Declination−15.72°
Best monthJuly (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 Sabik

Sabik is in Ophiuchus. From 40° N it is highest in the south in July evenings, about 34° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 71° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Antares (14° away), Dschubba (18° away) and Larawag (19° away).

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Other named stars in Ophiuchus

RasalhagueYed PriorCebalraiYed PosteriorMarfik

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