Camelopardalis constellation
Camelopardalis is a constellation of the northern sky. Its brightest star is β Camelopardalis. Visibility at mid-northern latitudes (52° N): never sets — visible all year round.
- Alwaysnever sets at 52° N
- β Camelopardalisbrightest star, magnitude 4.0
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How to find the constellation Camelopardalis
A large but very faint constellation between Polaris and Auriga.
Visible all year round; it is highest in the evening, around 22:00, in December, and half a year later at that time it is lowest, above the northern horizon.
| Location | Visibility |
|---|---|
| 40° NMadrid, New York, Beijing | never sets — visible all year round |
| 52° NLondon, Berlin, Warsaw | never sets — visible all year round |
| 60° NOslo, Helsinki, Saint Petersburg | never sets — visible all year round |
Bright stars of the constellation
| Star | Magnitude | Color | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| β Camelopardalis | 4.0 | orange | — |
| HIP 16228 | 4.2 | white | — |
| α Camelopardalis | 4.3 | bluish white | — |
| HIP 17884 | 4.4 | red | — |
| 7 Camelopardalis | 4.4 | bluish white | — |
| HIP 16281 | 4.5 | white | — |
| HIP 33694 | 4.5 | orange | — |
| γ Camelopardalis | 4.6 | bluish white | — |
Magnitude is a measure of a star’s brightness: the smaller the number, the brighter the star; on a dark night the naked eye can see stars down to magnitude 6.
Questions
How do you find the constellation Camelopardalis in the sky?
A large but very faint constellation between Polaris and Auriga.
When is the best time of year to observe the constellation Camelopardalis?
At mid-northern latitudes (52° N) Camelopardalis never sets and can be seen on any clear night. It is highest in the evening in winter, in December.
What is the brightest star in the constellation Camelopardalis?
β Camelopardalis: magnitude 4.0, orange.
How many stars are there in the constellation Camelopardalis?
With the naked eye on a perfectly dark night — with no light pollution and no Moon — you can see about 75 stars in the constellation (brighter than magnitude 6, within the constellation’s boundaries). In a city far fewer: usually only the stars of its figure.