Alderamin


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
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
Position of Alderamin (α Cephei) in the constellation Cepheus. Chart: International Astronomical Union in collaboration with the magazine Sky & Telescope