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 | |
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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 |
