α Doradus


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
Position of α Doradus in the constellation Dorado. Chart: International Astronomical Union in collaboration with the magazine Sky & Telescope