Alpheratz
star · Andromeda · 2.1ᵐ
Blue-white star in Andromeda.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Alpheratz around the year 1929.
About 37 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Alpheratz in?
Alpheratz lies in Andromeda.
Is Alpheratz visible to the naked eye?
2.1ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Alpheratz?
Best observed in September.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 0h 08m · +29° 05′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Andromeda
- How to observe
- 2.1ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- B9p — blue-white star
- Absolute magnitude
- -0.3ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈113 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~97 light years
- Designation
- HIP 677
Observing tip
Stars stay points at any magnification: aim your telescope for colour, brightness and companions, not detail.
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | 59° | 13° |
| +55° | 64° | 32° |
| +45° | 74° | 47° |
| +30° | 89° | 56° |
| 0° | 61° | 61° |
| −35° | 26° | 54° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 16:23 |
| February | 14:16 |
| March | 12:30 |
| April | 10:37 |
| May | 08:43 |
| June | 06:36 |
| July | 04:33 |
| August | 02:32 |
| September | 00:38 |
| October | 22:50 |
| November | 20:49 |
| December | 18:40 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.