Alpha Monocerotis
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Observation data Equinox J2000.0 |
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Constellation | Monoceros |
Right ascension | 07h 41m 14.8324s |
Declination | −09° 33' 04.071" |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 3.93 |
Distance | 144 ly (44.2 pc) |
Spectral type | G9III |
Other designations | |
Alpha Monocerotis (α Mon / α Monocerotis) is a star in the constellation Monoceros. It also has the traditional name Lucida.
Alpha Monocerotis belongs to the spectral class G9 and is of apparent magnitude 3.93. It is approximately 144 light years from Earth.