2.38
Apparent Mag85
Distance (ly)K0.5IIIb
Spectral Type4,436
Temperature (K)Ankaa is the brightest star in Phoenix, an orange giant. Its name comes from Arabic meaning the phoenix.
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
- Ankaa is the brightest star in the constellation Phoenix
- Its name comes from Arabic meaning the phoenix
- It is a single orange giant evolving along the giant branch