Rotanev


Rotanev (β Delphini) is a binary star in the constellation Delphinus. With an apparent magnitude of 3.63 mag, β Delphini is brighter than α Delphini (3.77 mag), making it the brightest star in the constellation Delphinus. It is located at a distance of about 100 light-years (ly).

Rotanev
Constellation Delphinus
Right ascension 20h 37m 32.94s
Declination +14° 35′ 42.3″
Apparent magnitude 3.63 mag
Distance (101 ± 2) ly
Bayer designation β Delphini
Bright Star Catalogue HR 7882
Hipparcos Catalogue HIP 101769
SAO Catalogue SAO 106316
Position of Rotanev (β Delphini) in the constellation Delphinus. Chart: International Astronomical Union in collaboration with the magazine Sky & Telescope