Alderamin (α Cephei) is the brightest star in the constellation Cepheus. It is 49 light-years (ly) away and has an apparent magnitude of 2.45 mag.
Alderamin | |
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Constellation | Cepheus |
Right ascension | 21h 18m 34.77s |
Declination | +62° 35′ 8.1″ |
Apparent magnitude | 2.45 mag |
Distance | (49.046 ± 0.081) |
Bayer designation | α Cephei |
Bright Star Catalogue | HR 8162 |
Hipparcos Catalogue | HIP 105199 |
SAO Catalogue | SAO 19302 |
