4.08
Apparent Mag174
Distance (ly)K1III
Spectral Type4,500
Temperature (K)Alpha Crateris, also known as Alkes, is the brightest star in Crater (the Cup).
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude4.08
Absolute Magnitude0.44
Distance174 light-years
Spectral TypeK1III
Temperature4,500 K
Luminosity65 L☉
Radius13 R☉
Mass1.5 M☉
Right Ascension10h 59m 46.5s
Declination-18° 17′ 55.6″
ConstellationCrater
Notable Facts
- Also known as Alkes
- Crater represents the cup of Apollo
- The star is a K-type giant