α Caeli


α Caeli is a double star and the brightest star in the constellation Caelum. It is 72 light-years (ly) away and has an apparent magnitude of 4.45 mag.

α Caeli
Constellation Caelum
Right ascension 04h 40m 33.71s
Declination −41° 51′ 49.51″
Apparent magnitude 4.45 mag
Distance 72 ly
Bayer designation α Caeli
Bright Star Catalogue HR 1502
Hipparcos Catalogue HIP 21770
SAO Catalogue SAO 216926
Position of α Caeli in the constellation Caelum. Chart: International Astronomical Union in collaboration with the magazine Sky & Telescope