ξ2 Sagittarii (xi2 Sagittarii)
ξ2 Sagittarii is a giant star in the constellation of Sagittarius.
ξ2 Sagittarii visual magnitude is 3.51. Because of its moderate brightness, ξ2 Sagittarii should be easily visible from locations with dark skies, while it can be barely visible, or not visible at all, from skies affected by light pollution.
The proper motion of ξ2 Sagittarii is 0.033 arcsec per year in Right Ascension and -0.012 arcsec per year in Declination and the associated displacement for the next 10000 years is represented with the red arrow.
Key facts about ξ2 Sagittarii
ξ2 Sagittarii (xi2 Sagittarii) is above the horizon from Greenwich, United Kingdom.
Altitude: 15.2°
Azimuth: 160.2°
Direction: South-South-East
Celestial coordinates and finder chart of ξ2 Sagittarii
ξ2 Sagittarii is situated close to the celestial equator, as such, it is at least partly visible from both hemispheres in certain times of the year. Celestial coordinates for the J2000 equinox as well as galactic coordinates of ξ2 Sagittarii are provided in the following table:
The simplified sky map below shows the position of ξ2 Sagittarii in the sky:
Visibility of ξ2 Sagittarii from your location
Location: Greenwich, United Kingdom
Latitude: 51° 28’ 47” N
Longitude: 0° 00’ 00” E
Timezone: Europe/London
Today's ξ2 Sagittarii (xi2 Sagittarii) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, United Kingdom are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
Distance of ξ2 Sagittarii from the Sun and relative movement
ξ2 Sagittarii is distant 372.15 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 20 kilometers per second.
Spectral properties of ξ2 Sagittarii
ξ2 Sagittarii belongs to spectral class K1 and has a luminosity class of III corresponding to a giant star.
The red dot in the diagram below shows where ξ2 Sagittarii is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
