Alpha² Capricorni

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α² Capricorni
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation
(pronunciation)		 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
Gredi, Algedi, Secunda Giedi, Algiedi Secunda, 6 Capricorni, HR 7754, HD 192947, BD−12°5685, FK5 761, HIP 100064, SAO 163427, GC 28200, ADS 13645, CCDM J20181-1233
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.


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