2.38
Apparent Mag85
Distance (ly)K0.5IIIb
Spectral Type4,436
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