About Wezn
Description
Wazn is an orange giant of spectral type K2III at magnitude 3.12 in Columba. Located about 87 light-years from Earth, it has a luminosity of roughly 56 times solar. It is the second brightest star in the small southern constellation of the Dove.
Observing Tips
Wazn lies south of Lepus and Orion in the constellation Columba. It pairs with the brighter Phact (Alpha Col) to define the Dove. It is a warm orange star. Best observed January through March.
History
The name Wazn comes from the Arabic 'al-wazn,' meaning 'the weight.' Columba represents the dove sent by Noah from the Ark. It is a relatively modern constellation, created from stars formerly assigned to Canis Major.
Fun Facts
Columba is one of the few constellations with a Biblical rather than mythological origin story, representing Noah's dove that brought back an olive branch to signal the end of the Flood.
Observe
1Physical Properties
2Position & Identifiers
3How easy to spot?
| Equipment | Bortle 3 | Bortle 4 | Bortle 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naked eye Naked eye | Easy | Easy | Medium+ |
| 50 mm finder 50mm finder | Easy | Easy | Easy |
| 150 mm telescope 150mm scope | Easy | Easy | Easy |
Bortle 3 = rural · 4 = outer suburbs · 5 = suburbs
4Visibility
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Spectral Classification
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Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram
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Stellar Lifecycle
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Blackbody Spectrum
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Stellar Absorption Spectrum
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Stellar Fusion
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Relativistic Travel
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Visibility scores assume a 150 mm Newton at Bortle 4.
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