Xi Andromedae

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**ξ Andromedae**
Observation data Epoch J2000.0
Constellation (pronunciation)	Andromeda
Right ascension	01^h 22^m 20.4^s
Declination	+45° 31' 44"
Apparent magnitude (V)	+4.87
Distance	196 ± 8 ly (60 ± 3 pc)
Spectral type	K0-IIIb
Other designations
Adhil, 46 Andromedae, HR 390, HD 8207, BD+44°287, FK5 1035, HIP 6411, SAO 37155, GC 1647

Xi Andromedae (ξ And / ξ Andromedae) is a binary star in the constellation Andromeda. It also has the traditional name Adhil.

Xi Andromedae is a spectroscopic binary which is classified as an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.87. It has an orbital period of 17.77 days and is approximately 196 light years from the Earth.

Flamsteed was not designated Bayer Cha. for his 46^th of Andromeda in his star catalogue and atlas. And he was erroneously designated "ξ" for his 49^th of Andromeda (Bayer's "A" And).