Epsilon Andromedae

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ε Andromedae
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation Andromeda
Right ascension 00h 38m 33.3s
Declination +29° 18' 42"
Apparent magnitude (V) +4.34
Distance 169 ± 7 ly
(52 ± 2 pc)
Spectral type G6IIIFe-3CH1
Other designations
30 Andromedae, HR 163,
HD 3546, BD+28°103,
FK5 19, HIP 3031,
SAO 74164, GC 759

Epsilon Andromedae (ε And / ε Andromedae) is a star in the constellation Andromeda.

Epsilon Andromedae is a yellow G-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.34. It is approximately 169 light years from Earth.


[edit] Location

This star's location in the constellation Andromeda can be seen in the following diagram:

Diagram of Andromeda constellation
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Diagram of Andromeda constellation