3.19
Apparent Mag53.5
Distance (ly)F1Vp
Spectral Type7,100
Temperature (K)Alpha Circini is the brightest star in Circinus and one of the brightest rapidly oscillating Ap stars.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude3.19
Absolute Magnitude1.97
Distance53.5 light-years
Spectral TypeF1Vp
Temperature7,100 K
Luminosity9 L☉
Radius1.8 R☉
Mass1.5 M☉
Right Ascension14h 42m 28.0s
Declination-64° 58′ 43.4″
ConstellationCircinus
Notable Facts
- Alpha Circini oscillates with a period of 6.8 minutes
- It is the closest rapidly oscillating Ap star to the Sun
- Circinus represents the compass used for drawing circles