Salm

Salm (τ Pegasi) is a white star in the constellation Pegasus. With an apparent magnitude of 4.6 it is the 1007th-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 157 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationPegasus
Designationτ Pegasi (Tau Pegasi), HR 8880
Apparent magnitude4.6 (1007th brightest)
Spectral typeA5Vp
Colorwhite (B−V 0.17)
Distanceabout 157 light-years
Right ascension23 h 20.6 min
Declination+23.74°
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 Salm

Salm is in Pegasus. From 40° N it is highest in the south in October evenings, about 74° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 31° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Scheat (6° away), Markab (9° away) and Alpheratz (12° away).

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Other named stars in Pegasus

EnifScheatMarkabAlgenibMatarHomamSadalbariBihamAlkarab

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