Epsilon Andromedae
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Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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Constellation (pronunciation) |
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 | |
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: