Alpha Arietis

Alpha Arietis

Aries

2
Apparent Mag
65.8
Distance (ly)
K2III
Spectral Type
4,480
Temperature (K)

Alpha Arietis, also known as Hamal, is the brightest star in Aries with a confirmed exoplanet.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude2
Absolute Magnitude0.48
Distance65.8 light-years
Spectral TypeK2III
Temperature4,480 K
Luminosity91 L☉
Radius14.9 R☉
Mass1.5 M☉
Right Ascension02h 07m 10.4s
Declination+23° 27′ 44.7″
ConstellationAries

Notable Facts

  • Also known as Hamal
  • It was near the vernal equinox around 2000 BCE
  • It has a confirmed exoplanet

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