α Doradus is the brightest star in the southern constellation Dorado. It is about 170 light-years (ly) away and has an apparent magnitude of 3.27 mag.
| α Doradus | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Dorado |
| Right ascension | 04h 33m 59.78s |
| Declination | −55° 02′ 41.91″ |
| Apparent magnitude | 4.3 mag |
| Distance | (169 ± 3) ly |
| Bayer designation | α Doradus |
| Bright Star Catalogue | HR 1465 |
| Hipparcos Catalogue | HIP 21281 |
| SAO Catalogue | SAO 233564 |
