α Muscae is the brightest star in the constellation Musca. It is about 320 light-years (Lj) away and has an apparent magnitude between 2.68 and 2.73 mag.
| α Muscae | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Musca |
| Right ascension | 12h 37m 11.02s |
| Declination | -69° 08′ 8″ |
| Apparent magnitude | 2.68 – 2.73 mag |
| Distance | (315 ± 3) ly |
| Bayer designation | α Muscae |
| Bright Star Catalogue | HR 4798 |
| Hipparcos Catalogue | HIP 61585 |
| SAO Catalogue | SAO 251974 |
