α Horologii


α Horologii is the brightest star in the constellation Horologium. It is 115 light-years (ly) away and has an apparent magnitude of 3.85 mag.

α Horologii
Constellation Horologium
Right ascension 04h 14m 00.11s
Declination −42° 17′ 39.72″
Apparent magnitude 3.85 mag
Distance (115.0 ± 0.5) ly
Bayer designation α Horologii
Bright Star Catalogue HR 1326
Hipparcos Catalogue HIP 19747
SAO Catalogue SAO 216710
Position of α Horologii in the constellation Horologium. Chart: International Astronomical Union in collaboration with the magazine Sky & Telescope