α Pyxidis is the brightest star in the constellation Pyxis. It is about 900 light-years (ly) away and has an apparent magnitude of 3.68 mag.
| α Pyxidis | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Pyxis |
| Right ascension | 08h 43m 35.54s |
| Declination | −33° 11′ 10,99″ |
| Apparent magnitude | 3.68 mag |
| Distance | (880 ± 30) ly |
| Bayer designation | α Pyxidis |
| Bright Star Catalogue | HR 3468 |
| Hipparcos Catalogue | HIP 42828 |
| SAO Catalogue | SAO 199546 |
