Alpha Phoenicis

Alpha Phoenicis

Phoenix

2.38
Apparent Mag
85
Distance (ly)
K0.5IIIb
Spectral Type
4,436
Temperature (K)

Alpha Phoenicis, also known as Ankaa, is the brightest star in the Phoenix constellation.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude2.38
Absolute Magnitude0.52
Distance85 light-years
Spectral TypeK0.5IIIb
Temperature4,436 K
Luminosity60 L☉
Radius15 R☉
Mass1.57 M☉
Right Ascension00h 26m 17.1s
Declination-42° 18′ 21.5″
ConstellationPhoenix

Notable Facts

  • Also known as Ankaa meaning the phoenix
  • It is the brightest star in the Phoenix
  • The star is a K-type giant

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