4
Apparent Mag124
Distance (ly)Am
Spectral Type8,060
Temperature (K)Alpha Volantis is the brightest star in Volans (the Flying Fish), a white Am star.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude4
Absolute Magnitude0.68
Distance124 light-years
Spectral TypeAm
Temperature8,060 K
Luminosity24 L☉
Radius1.8 R☉
Mass2 M☉
Right Ascension09h 02m 26.8s
Declination-66° 23′ 46.0″
ConstellationVolans
Notable Facts
- Alpha Volantis is the brightest star in Volans
- Volans represents a flying fish
- The star is a metallic-line Am star