Almach

Almach (γ1 Andromedae) is a orange supergiant star in the constellation Andromeda. With an apparent magnitude of 2.26 it is the 72nd-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 350 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationAndromeda
Designationγ1 Andromedae (Gamma Andromedae), HR 603
Apparent magnitude2.26 (72nd brightest)
Spectral typeK3-IIb
Colororange (B−V 1.37)
Distanceabout 350 light-years
Right ascension2 h 3.9 min
Declination+42.33°
Best monthDecember (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 Almach

Almach is in Andromeda. From 40° N it is highest in the north in December evenings, about 88° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 13° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Algol (12° away), Mirach (12° away) and Mirfak (16° away).

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Other named stars in Andromeda

AlpheratzMirachNembusTitawinAdhil

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