Alpha² Capricorni
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Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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Constellation | Capricornus |
Right ascension | 20h18m03.3s |
Declination | −12°32′41″ |
Apparent magnitude (V) | +3.58 |
Distance | 109 ± 3 ly (33 ± 1 pc) |
Spectral type | G8IIIb |
Other designations | |
- For other star systems with this Bayer designation, see Alpha Capricorni.
Alpha² Capricorni (α² Cap / α² Capricorni) is a star in the constellation Capricornus.It also has the traditional star name Secunda Giedi or Algiedi Secunda, and shares the name Algedi with α¹ Capricorni.
α² Capricorni is a yellow G-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +3.58. It is approximately 109 light years from Earth.
[edit] References
Kaler, Jim (2005). "Algedi". Retrieved July 27, 2005.