4.89
Apparent Mag380
Distance (ly)G7III
Spectral Type5,040
Temperature (K)Alpha Microscopii is the brightest star in Microscopium (the Microscope).
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude4.89
Absolute Magnitude-0.42
Distance380 light-years
Spectral TypeG7III
Temperature5,040 K
Luminosity90 L☉
Radius10 R☉
Mass2.5 M☉
Right Ascension20h 49m 58.7s
Declination-33° 46′ 47.0″
ConstellationMicroscopium
Notable Facts
- Alpha Microscopii is the brightest star in one of the faintest constellations
- Microscopium was created by Lacaille in the 18th century
- The star is a G-type giant