Alpherg

Alpherg (η Piscium) is a yellow supergiant star in the constellation Pisces. With an apparent magnitude of 3.62 it is the 335th-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 271 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationPisces
Designationη Piscium (Eta Piscium), HR 437
Apparent magnitude3.62 (335th brightest)
Spectral typeG7IIIa
Coloryellow (B−V 0.97)
Distanceabout 271 light-years
Right ascension1 h 31.5 min
Declination+15.35°
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 Alpherg

Alpherg is in Pisces. 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: Hamal (12° away), Mirach (21° away) and Alpheratz (24° away).

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Other named stars in Pisces

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