Algedi

Alpha Capricorni

Capricornus

3.56
Apparent Mag
109
Distance (ly)
G3Ib
Spectral Type
5,300
Temperature (K)

Algedi is a visual double star in Capricornus. The two components are an optical pair at very different distances.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude3.56
Absolute Magnitude0.98
Distance109 light-years
Spectral TypeG3Ib
Temperature5,300 K
Luminosity44 L☉
Radius8.4 R☉
Mass5.3 M☉
Right Ascension20h 18m 03.3s
Declination-12° 32′ 41.5″
ConstellationCapricornus

Notable Facts

  • Algedi means the kid (goat) in Arabic
  • Its two visible components are an optical pair, not physically related
  • The brighter component is itself a binary

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