3.77
Apparent Mag102
Distance (ly)A1V
Spectral Type9,050
Temperature (K)Alpha Lacertae is the brightest star in Lacerta (the Lizard), a white main-sequence star.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude3.77
Absolute Magnitude1.28
Distance102 light-years
Spectral TypeA1V
Temperature9,050 K
Luminosity26 L☉
Radius2.14 R☉
Mass2.19 M☉
Right Ascension22h 31m 17.5s
Declination+50° 16′ 57.0″
ConstellationLacerta
Notable Facts
- Alpha Lacertae is the brightest star in Lacerta
- Lacerta is an inconspicuous constellation between Cygnus and Andromeda
- The star is a white A-type main-sequence star