Anser

Anser (α Vulpeculae) is a red giant star in the constellation Vulpecula. With an apparent magnitude of 4.44 it is the 842nd-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 326 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationVulpecula
Designationα Vulpeculae (Alpha Vulpeculae), HR 7405
Apparent magnitude4.44 (842nd brightest)
Spectral typeM0III
Colorred (B−V 1.50)
Distanceabout 326 light-years
Right ascension19 h 28.7 min
Declination+24.67°
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 Anser

Anser is in Vulpecula. From 40° N it is highest in the south in August evenings, about 75° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 30° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Altair (17° away), Vega (18° away) and Sadr (19° away).

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