4.31
Apparent Mag336
Distance (ly)K5III
Spectral Type3,800
Temperature (K)Alterf is an orange giant in Leo marking the lion's mouth. Its name means the glance (of the lion).
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude4.31
Absolute Magnitude-0.35
Distance336 light-years
Spectral TypeK5III
Temperature3,800 K
Luminosity320 L☉
Radius46 R☉
Mass1 M☉
Right Ascension09h 31m 43.2s
Declination+22° 58′ 05.0″
ConstellationLeo
Notable Facts
- The name means the glance of the lion in Arabic
- It is a K-type giant star
- Alterf marks the tip of the celestial lion's nose