Algenib

Algenib (γ Pegasi) is a blue-white subgiant star in the constellation Pegasus. With an apparent magnitude of 2.83 it is the 138th-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 469 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationPegasus
Designationγ Pegasi (Gamma Pegasi), HR 39
Apparent magnitude2.83 (138th brightest)
Spectral typeB2IV
Colorblue-white (B−V -0.23)
Distanceabout 469 light-years
Right ascension0 h 13.2 min
Declination+15.18°
Best monthNovember (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 Algenib

Algenib is in Pegasus. From 40° N it is highest in the south in November evenings, about 65° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 40° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Alpheratz (14° away), Markab (17° away) and Scheat (21° away).

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Other named stars in Pegasus

EnifScheatMarkabMatarHomamSadalbariBihamAlkarabSalm

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