2.24
Apparent Mag228
Distance (ly)K0IIIa
Spectral Type4,530
Temperature (K)Alpha Cassiopeiae, also known as Schedar, is the brightest star in Cassiopeia.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.24
Absolute Magnitude-1.99
Distance228 light-years
Spectral TypeK0IIIa
Temperature4,530 K
Luminosity676 L☉
Radius45.39 R☉
Mass4 M☉
Right Ascension00h 40m 30.4s
Declination+56° 32′ 14.4″
ConstellationCassiopeia
Notable Facts
- Also known as Schedar meaning breast
- It is the brightest star in Cassiopeia
- It forms part of the famous W asterism