2.86
Apparent Mag199
Distance (ly)K3III
Spectral Type4,300
Temperature (K)Alpha Tucanae is the brightest star in Tucana, an orange giant.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.86
Absolute Magnitude-0.94
Distance199 light-years
Spectral TypeK3III
Temperature4,300 K
Luminosity420 L☉
Radius37 R☉
Mass2.5 M☉
Right Ascension22h 18m 30.1s
Declination-60° 15′ 34.5″
ConstellationTucana
Notable Facts
- Alpha Tucanae is the brightest star in Tucana
- It is an orange K-type giant
- The Small Magellanic Cloud lies in the same constellation