✦ Named Light ✦
Grandpa Fred
Named in honor of Fredrick Null
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Grandpa Fred
Sagittarius · Digitized Sky Survey
"To the man who has always been a guiding light in our family. May this star shine bright in your honor, a small piece of the universe just for you"
Astronomical Data
Constellation
Sagittarius
Distance
365.2 light years
(112.0 parsecs)
Right Ascension
18h 57m 43.8s
Declination
-21° 06' 24.0"
Star Type
A yellow star, similar to our own sun
Visible From
Visible Worldwide
Apparent Magnitude
3.52
(visible to the naked eye)
Spectral Class
G8/K0II/III
HYG Catalog ID
HYG-92793
About This Registration
Star naming through Named Light Star Registry is a novelty and commemorative service. The name "Grandpa Fred" 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-92793) 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 "Grandpa Fred" 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-92793) 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.