4.07
Apparent Mag63.5
Distance (ly)F5III
Spectral Type6,200
Temperature (K)Alpha Chamaeleontis is the brightest star in Chamaeleon, a yellow-white star near the south celestial pole.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude4.07
Absolute Magnitude2.62
Distance63.5 light-years
Spectral TypeF5III
Temperature6,200 K
Luminosity6 L☉
Radius2 R☉
Mass1.5 M☉
Right Ascension08h 18m 31.5s
Declination-76° 55′ 11.0″
ConstellationChamaeleon
Notable Facts
- Alpha Chamaeleontis is the brightest star in Chamaeleon
- The constellation is near the south celestial pole
- It is an F-type giant star