Phakt (α Columbae) is the brightest star in the constellation Columba. It is about 260 light-years (ly) away and has an apparent magnitude of 2.65 mag.
Phakt is a double star and has a 12.3 mag bright companion.
| Phakt | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Columba |
| Right ascension | 05h 39m 38.94s |
| Declination | -34° 04′ 26.8″ |
| Apparent magnitude | 2.65 mag |
| Distance | (261 ± 7) ly |
| Bayer designation | α Columbae |
| Bright Star Catalogue | HR 1956 |
| Hipparcos Catalogue | HIP 26634 |
| SAO Catalogue | SAO 196059 |
