3.27
Apparent Mag176
Distance (ly)A0III
Spectral Type10,000
Temperature (K)Alpha Doradus is the brightest star in Dorado, a white giant and binary system.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude3.27
Absolute Magnitude-0.36
Distance176 light-years
Spectral TypeA0III
Temperature10,000 K
Luminosity200 L☉
Radius3.5 R☉
Mass3.3 M☉
Right Ascension04h 33m 59.8s
Declination-55° 02′ 41.9″
ConstellationDorado
Notable Facts
- Alpha Doradus is the brightest star in Dorado
- The Large Magellanic Cloud lies in this constellation
- It is a spectroscopic binary