Alpherg
star · Pisces · 3.6ᵐ
Yellow star (like the Sun) in Pisces.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Alpherg around the year 1676.
About 9 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Alpherg in?
Alpherg lies in Pisces.
Is Alpherg visible to the naked eye?
3.6ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Alpherg?
Best observed in October.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 1h 31m · +15° 21′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Pisces
- How to observe
- 3.6ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- G8III — yellow star (like the Sun)
- Absolute magnitude
- -1.5ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈350 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~350 light years
- Designation
- HIP 7097
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° | 45° | 58° |
| +55° | 50° | 63° |
| +45° | 60° | 68° |
| +30° | 75° | 72° |
| 0° | 75° | 75° |
| −35° | 40° | 71° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 17:46 |
| February | 15:39 |
| March | 13:53 |
| April | 12:00 |
| May | 10:06 |
| June | 08:00 |
| July | 05:56 |
| August | 03:55 |
| September | 02:02 |
| October | 00:13 |
| November | 22:12 |
| December | 20:04 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.