α Lacertae


α Lacertae is the brightest star in the constellation Lacerta. It is about 103 light-years (ly) away and has an apparent magnitude of 3.76 mag.

α Lacertae
Constellation Lacerta
Right ascension 22h 31m 17.50s
Declination +50° 16′ 56.97″
Apparent magnitude 3.76 mag
Distance (102.6 ± 0.4) ly
Bayer designation α Lacertae
Bright Star Catalogue HR 8585
Hipparcos Catalogue HIP 111169
SAO Catalogue SAO 34542
Position of α Lacertae in the constellation Lacerta. Chart: International Astronomical Union in collaboration with the magazine Sky & Telescope