Algenib

Gamma Pegasi

Pegasus

2.83
Apparent Mag
390
Distance (ly)
B2IV
Spectral Type
21,500
Temperature (K)

Algenib marks the southeastern corner of the Great Square of Pegasus. It is a Beta Cephei variable pulsating every 3.6 hours.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude2.83
Absolute Magnitude-2.7
Distance390 light-years
Spectral TypeB2IV
Temperature21,500 K
Luminosity5,840 L☉
Radius4.8 R☉
Mass8.9 M☉
Right Ascension00h 13m 14.2s
Declination+15° 11′ 01.0″
ConstellationPegasus

Notable Facts

  • Algenib is a Beta Cephei variable pulsating every 3.6 hours
  • It completes the fourth corner of the Great Square of Pegasus
  • The name means the side in Arabic

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