Hamal

Hamal (α Arietis) is a orange star in the constellation Aries. With an apparent magnitude of 2.0 it is the 49th-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 66 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationAries
Designationα Arietis (Alpha Arietis), HR 617
Apparent magnitude2.0 (49th brightest)
Spectral typeK2-IIICa-1
Colororange (B−V 1.15)
Distanceabout 66 light-years
Right ascension2 h 7.2 min
Declination+23.46°
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 Hamal

Hamal is in Aries. From 40° N it is highest in the south in December evenings, about 73° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 32° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Mirach (17° away), Almach (19° away) and Algol (22° away).

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Other named stars in Aries

SheratanBharaniBoteinLilii BoreaMesarthim

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