Alnasl

Alnasl (γ2 Sagittarii) is a orange giant star in the constellation Sagittarius. With an apparent magnitude of 2.99 it is the 167th-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 106 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationSagittarius
Designationγ2 Sagittarii (Gamma Sagittarii), HR 6746
Apparent magnitude2.99 (167th brightest)
Spectral typeK0III
Colororange (B−V 1.00)
Distanceabout 106 light-years
Right ascension18 h 5.8 min
Declination−30.42°
Best monthAugust (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 Alnasl

Alnasl is in Sagittarius. From 40° N it is highest in the south in August evenings, about 20° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 85° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Kaus Australis (6° away), Shaula (9° away) and Nunki (12° away).

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Other named stars in Sagittarius

Kaus AustralisNunkiAscellaKaus MediaKaus BorealisAlbaldahPolisRukbatArkab PriorArkab PosteriorTerebellumAinalrami

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