3.93
Apparent Mag144
Distance (ly)K0III
Spectral Type4,800
Temperature (K)Alpha Monocerotis is the brightest star in Monoceros, an orange giant.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude3.93
Absolute Magnitude0.63
Distance144 light-years
Spectral TypeK0III
Temperature4,800 K
Luminosity42 L☉
Radius10 R☉
Mass1.5 M☉
Right Ascension07h 41m 14.8s
Declination-09° 33′ 04.1″
ConstellationMonoceros
Notable Facts
- Alpha Monocerotis is the brightest star in the Unicorn
- Monoceros lies in a rich region of the Milky Way
- The star is a K-type giant