3.87
Apparent Mag46
Distance (ly)F8IV
Spectral Type6,240
Temperature (K)Alpha Fornacis is the brightest star in Fornax and a nearby binary system.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude3.87
Absolute Magnitude3.08
Distance46 light-years
Spectral TypeF8IV
Temperature6,240 K
Luminosity4.8 L☉
Radius1.45 R☉
Mass1.33 M☉
Right Ascension03h 12m 04.5s
Declination-28° 59′ 15.4″
ConstellationFornax
Notable Facts
- Alpha Fornacis is the brightest star in the Furnace constellation
- It is a relatively nearby binary at 46 light-years
- The secondary is a faint red dwarf