⭐ Aspidiske (star)
Aspidiske (iota Car) is a A8Ib star at 690.0 light-years, magnitude 2.21, in the Keel constellation.
J2000 coordinates
| Hipparcos number: | HIP 39429 |
| Bayer designation: | iota Car |
| Constellation: | Keel (Car) |
| Right Ascension (RA): | 139.272500° (09:17:05) |
| Declination (Dec): | -59.275221° |
| Visual magnitude: | 2.21 |
| Spectral type: | A8Ib |
| Distance: | 690.0 light-years |
Visible now?
In Sao Paulo (2026-06-12 00:27): altitude 3.8°, azimuth 204.3°. Below the horizon or very close to it now.
In Rio de Janeiro: altitude 1.9°, azimuth 203.1°.