Sadalmelik
Where is Sadalmelik?
Look south, about 38° up at 22:12 in Aquarius.
- Rises
- 16:07
- Highest
- 22:09
- Sets
- 04:11
- Best after dark
- 22:12 · 38°
Can I see Sadalmelik tonight?
From London tonight, Sadalmelik is above the horizon after dark. It’s highest after dark at 22:12, in the south at 38°.
At magnitude 3.0 it is visible by eye, even from many towns, when the sky is clear.
This is position and timing only: clouds, haze and light pollution aren’t included.
What does Sadalmelik look like?
Sadalmelik looks orange to the eye (color is easier to see in binoculars). Its spectral type is G2Ib: yellow supergiant (similar in temperature to the Sun).
Eyes
A orange point of light, visible even from many towns when it’s clear.
Binoculars
Brighter, and its orange color is easier to see.
Telescope
Still a point of light: no amateur telescope shows a star’s surface.
About Sadalmelik
Sadalmelik is a star in Aquarius, shining at magnitude 3.0. Its spectral type, G2Ib, marks it as: yellow supergiant (similar in temperature to the Sun).
Sadalmelik in Aquarius
Sources: SkyMate; Wikidata (CC0). Positions computed for your place and time with astronomy-engine. Data & Licences