Anser (α Vulpeculae) is the brightest star in the constellation Vulpecula. It is about 290 light-years (ly) away and has an apparent magnitude of 4.4 mag. It only appears to the naked eye as a faint point of light.
The mountain Anseris Mons on Mars is named after the star.
| Anser | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Anser |
| Right ascension | 19h 28m 42.33s |
| Declination | +24° 39′ 53.7″ |
| Apparent magnitude | 4.44 mag |
| Distance | (291 ± 3) ly |
| Bayer designation | α Vulpeculae |
| Bright Star Catalogue | HR 7405 |
| Hipparcos Catalogue | HIP 95771 |
| SAO Catalogue | SAO 87261 |
