Alpha Sextantis
Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 | |
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Constellation | Sextans |
Right ascension | 10h 07m 56.3s |
Declination | −0° 22′ 18″ |
Apparent magnitude (V) | +4.48 |
Distance | 287 ± 28 ly (88 ± 8 pc) |
Spectral type | A0III |
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Alpha Sextantis (α Sex, α Sextantis) is the brightest star in the constellation Sextans.[1] It is a white A-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.48. It is approximately 287 light years from Earth.
Alpha Sextantis is considered an informal "equator star", as it lies less than a quarter of a degree south of the celestial equator. In 1900, it was 7 minutes of arc north of the equator. As a result of movement of the Earth's axial tilt, it crossed over to the Southern Hemisphere in December 1923.[2]
References
- ↑ The Internet Encyclopedia of Science Retrieved 24 May, 2009
- ↑ Department of Astronomy, University of Illinois Retrieved 24 May, 2009
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