α Antliae


α Antliae is the brightest star in the constellation Antlia. Nevertheless, it is a relatively faint object of fourth magnitude. Its apparent magnitude varies with a small amplitude between 4.22 and 4.29 mag. α Antliae is about 366 light-years (ly) away.

α Antliae
Constellation Antlia
Right ascension 10h 27m 9.1s
Declination -31° 04′ 4″
Apparent magnitude 4,22 – 4,29 mag
Distance (366 ± 6) ly
Bayer designation α Antliae
Bright Star Catalogue HR 4104
Hipparcos Catalogue HIP 51172
SAO Catalogue SAO 201405
Position of α Antliae in the constellation Antlia. Chart: International Astronomical Union in collaboration with the magazine Sky & Telescope