Kitalpha


Kitalpha (α Equulei) is the brightest star in the constellation Equuleus. It is about 190 light-years (ly) away and has an apparent magnitude of 3.95 mag.

Kitalpha
Constellation Equuleus
Right ascension 21h 15m 49.43s
Declination +05° 14′ 52.2″
Apparent magnitude 3.92 mag
Distance (190.3 ± 2.3) ly
Bayer designation α Equulei
Bright Star Catalogue HR 8131
Hipparcos Catalogue HIP 104987
SAO Catalogue SAO 126662
Position of Kitalpha (α Equulei) in the constellation Equuleus. Chart: International Astronomical Union in collaboration with the magazine Sky & Telescope