Hamal (α Arietis) is the brightest star in the constellation Aries. It is about 65 light-years (ly) away and has an apparent magnitude of about 2.0 mag.
| Hamal | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Aries |
| Right ascension | 02h 07m 10.41s |
| Declination | +23° 27′ 44.7″ |
| Apparent magnitude | 2.01 mag |
| Distance | (65.8 ± 0.3) ly |
| Bayer designation | α Arietis |
| Bright Star Catalogue | HR 617 |
| Hipparcos Catalogue | HIP 9884 |
| SAO Catalogue | SAO 75151 |
