3.92
Apparent Mag186
Distance (ly)G0III
Spectral Type5,800
Temperature (K)Alpha Equulei, also known as Kitalpha, is the brightest star in Equuleus, the second-smallest constellation.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude3.92
Absolute Magnitude0.17
Distance186 light-years
Spectral TypeG0III
Temperature5,800 K
Luminosity76 L☉
Radius10 R☉
Mass2.3 M☉
Right Ascension21h 15m 49.4s
Declination+05° 14′ 52.3″
ConstellationEquuleus
Notable Facts
- Also known as Kitalpha meaning the part of the horse
- Equuleus is the second-smallest of the 88 constellations
- The star is a G-type giant