Alchiba

Alchiba (α Corvi) is a yellow-white giant star in the constellation Corvus. With an apparent magnitude of 4.02 it is the 529th-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 49 light-years from Earth.

Finder chart showing where Alchiba is in the constellation Corvus
Alchiba (circled) in Corvus, with the surrounding constellations and bright stars.
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Facts

ConstellationCorvus
Designationα Corvi (Alpha Corvi), HR 4623
Apparent magnitude4.02 (529th brightest)
Spectral typeF2III-IV
Coloryellow-white (B−V 0.32)
Distanceabout 49 light-years
Right ascension12 h 8.4 min
Declination−24.73°
Best monthMay (at about 9 pm)

Sources: star positions, magnitudes and colors from the Yale Bright Star Catalogue; constellation boundaries and star names from the IAU; areas and distances from Wikidata; stick figures by M. van der Sluys. How the maps are made.

How to find Alchiba

Alchiba is in Corvus. From 40° N it is highest in the south in May evenings, about 25° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 80° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Gienah (7° away), Spica (23° away) and Menkent (28° away).

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Other named stars in Corvus

GienahKrazAlgorab

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