Hamal


Hamal (α Arietis) is the brightest star in the constellation Aries. It is about 65 light-years (ly) away and has an apparent magnitude of about 2.0 mag.

Hamal
Constellation Aries
Right ascension 02h 07m 10.41s
Declination +23° 27′ 44.7″
Apparent magnitude 2.01 mag
Distance (65.8 ± 0.3) ly
Bayer designation α Arietis
Bright Star Catalogue HR 617
Hipparcos Catalogue HIP 9884
SAO Catalogue SAO 75151
Position of Hamal (α Arietis) in the constellation Aries. Chart: International Astronomical Union in collaboration with the magazine Sky & Telescope