Schedir


Schedir (α Cassiopeiae) is the brightest star in the constellation Cassiopeia. It is about 230 light-years (ly) away and has an apparent magnitude of 2.23 mag.

Schedir
Constellation Cassiopeia
Right ascension 00h 40m 30.44s
Declination +56° 32′ 14.4″
Apparent magnitude 2.23 mag
Distance (228 ± 3) ly
Bayer designation α Cassiopeiae
Bright Star Catalogue HR 168
Hipparcos Catalogue HIP 3179
SAO Catalogue SAO 21609
Position of Schedir (α Cassiopeiae) in the constellation Cassiopeia. Chart: International Astronomical Union in collaboration with the magazine Sky & Telescope