α Indi is the brightest star in the constellation Indus. It is about 100 light-years (ly) away and has an apparent magnitude of 3.11 mag.
α Indi is at the transition from a subgiant to a red giant. It may have two faint companions at a distance of at least 2000 astronomical units (AU).
α Indi | |
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Constellation | Indus |
Right ascension | 20h 37m 34.03s |
Declination | -47° 17′ 29.4″ |
Apparent magnitude | 3.11 mag |
Distance | (98.3 ± 0.5) |
Bayer designation | α Indi |
Bright Star Catalogue | HR 7869 |
Hipparcos Catalogue | HIP 101772 |
SAO Catalogue | SAO 230300 |
