Gienah


Gienah (γ Corvi) is the brightest star in the constellation Corvus. It is about 165 light-years (ly) away and has an apparent magnitude of 2.6 mag.

Gienah (γ Corvi) is a double star. It has a 9.7 mag companion 1.1″ away.

Gienah
Constellation Corvus
Right ascension 12h 15m 48.4s
Declination −17° 32′ 31″
Apparent magnitude 2.6 mag
Distance (165 ± 7) ly
Bayer designation γ Corvi
Bright Star Catalogue HR 4662
Hipparcos Catalogue HIP 59803
SAO Catalogue SAO 157176
Position of Gienah (γ Corvi) in the constellation Corvus. Chart: International Astronomical Union in collaboration with the magazine Sky & Telescope