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Elara
Named in honor of Sophie Marchetti
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Elara
Sagittarius · Digitized Sky Survey
"For my daughter on her first birthday — may you always reach for the sky"
Astronomical Data
Constellation
Sagittarius
Distance
313.0 light years
(96.0 parsecs)
Right Ascension
17h 49m 28.4s
Declination
-29° 18' 53.2"
Star Type
A yellow-white star
Visible From
Southern Hemisphere
Apparent Magnitude
8.03
(visible with binoculars)
Spectral Class
F0V
HYG Catalog ID
HYG-86968
About This Registration
Star naming through Named Light Star Registry is a novelty and commemorative service. The name "Elara" is recorded exclusively in the Named Light Star Registry and is not recognized by the International Astronomical Union, NASA, or any official astronomical body. The star's scientific designation (HYG-86968) is drawn from the HYG Astronomical Database, a widely used catalog of real stellar objects.
Sky images are generated from real telescopic survey data and may consist of multiple stitched photographic plates. Image quality varies by region of the sky. If you are unhappy with your star photo, contact us and we will assign a new star immediately at no cost.
Star naming through Named Light Star Registry is a novelty and commemorative service. The name "Elara" is recorded exclusively in the Named Light Star Registry and is not recognized by the International Astronomical Union, NASA, or any official astronomical body. The star's scientific designation (HYG-86968) is drawn from the HYG Astronomical Database, a widely used catalog of real stellar objects.
Sky images are generated from real telescopic survey data and may consist of multiple stitched photographic plates. Image quality varies by region of the sky. If you are unhappy with your star photo, contact us and we will assign a new star immediately at no cost.