Markab

Alpha Pegasi

Pegasus

2.49
Apparent Mag
140
Distance (ly)
B9III
Spectral Type
10,100
Temperature (K)

Markab marks the southwestern corner of the Great Square of Pegasus.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude2.49
Absolute Magnitude-0.67
Distance140 light-years
Spectral TypeB9III
Temperature10,100 K
Luminosity165 L☉
Radius4.62 R☉
Mass3.5 M☉
Right Ascension23h 04m 45.7s
Declination+15° 12′ 18.9″
ConstellationPegasus

Notable Facts

  • Markab forms the southwestern corner of the Great Square of Pegasus
  • Its name comes from Arabic meaning the saddle of the horse
  • It is evolving away from the main sequence

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