Aldhanab

Aldhanab (γ Gruis) is a blue-white giant star in the constellation Grus. With an apparent magnitude of 3.01 it is the 175th-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 183 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationGrus
Designationγ Gruis (Gamma Gruis), HR 8353
Apparent magnitude3.01 (175th brightest)
Spectral typeB8III
Colorblue-white (B−V -0.12)
Distanceabout 183 light-years
Right ascension21 h 53.9 min
Declination−37.37°
Best monthOctober (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 Aldhanab

Aldhanab is in Grus. From 40° N it is highest in the south in October evenings, about 13° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 88° in the south. Nearby bright stars: Alnair (10° away), Tiaki (13° away) and Fomalhaut (15° away).

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Other named stars in Grus

AlnairTiaki

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