α Chamaeleontis


α Chamaeleontis is the brightest star in the constellation Chamaeleon. It is about 63 light-years (ly) away and has an apparent magnitude of 4.06 mag.

α Chamaeleontis
Constellation Chamaeleon
Right ascension 08h 18m 31.55s
Declination −76° 55′ 10.99″
Apparent magnitude 4.06 mag
Distance (63.8 ± 0.1) ly
Bayer designation α Chamaeleontis
Bright Star Catalogue HR 3318
Hipparcos Catalogue HIP 40702
SAO Catalogue SAO 256496
Position of α Chamaeleontis in the constellation Chamaeleon. Chart: International Astronomical Union in collaboration with the magazine Sky & Telescope