Iota Cephei
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| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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|---|---|
| Constellation (pronunciation) |
Cepheus |
| Right ascension | 22h 49m 40.91s |
| Declination | +66° 12' 2.6" |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 3.50 |
| Absolute magnitude (V) | 0.76 |
| Distance | 115 ly (35.28 pc) |
| Spectral type | K0III |
| Other designations | |
Iota Cephei (ι Cep / ι Cep) is a Class K0, third-magnitude star in the constellation Cepheus. It is occasionally called by the proper name Alvahet or Alvahat (Arabic الواحة al-wahat), meaning "The Oasis", derived from the Arabic title of a northern asterism known as الواحة القفر al-wahat al-qafr "The Desert Oasis".
Iota Cephei is an orange giant star located about 115 light-years from Earth.
[edit] References
- HD 216228 -- Variable Star. SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Retrieved on 2007-02-28.
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| Preceded by Gamma Cephei |
Pole Star 5200–6800 |
Succeeded by Alderamin |
