2.1
Apparent Mag350
Distance (ly)K3IIb
Spectral Type4,250
Temperature (K)Almach is a beautiful multiple star system in Andromeda showing a golden primary and blue-green companion through a telescope.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.1
Absolute Magnitude-3.08
Distance350 light-years
Spectral TypeK3IIb
Temperature4,250 K
Luminosity2,000 L☉
Radius80 R☉
Mass5 M☉
Right Ascension02h 03m 54.0s
Declination+42° 19′ 47.0″
ConstellationAndromeda
Notable Facts
- Almach shows a beautiful gold and blue-green color contrast
- It is a quadruple star system
- The name comes from Arabic referring to the desert lynx