5.09
Apparent Mag33.1
Distance (ly)G7V
Spectral Type5,569
Temperature (K)Alpha Mensae is the brightest star in Mensa and the faintest Alpha star of any constellation. It is a solar-type star.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude5.09
Absolute Magnitude5.04
Distance33.1 light-years
Spectral TypeG7V
Temperature5,569 K
Luminosity0.83 L☉
Radius0.96 R☉
Mass0.964 M☉
Right Ascension06h 10m 14.5s
Declination-74° 45′ 11.0″
ConstellationMensa
Notable Facts
- Alpha Mensae is the faintest Alpha star of any constellation at magnitude 5.09
- It is a solar-type G-type star similar to the Sun
- Mensa contains part of the Large Magellanic Cloud