Kitalpha

Kitalpha (α Equulei) is a yellow giant star in the constellation Equuleus. With an apparent magnitude of 3.92 it is the 477th-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 190 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationEquuleus
Designationα Equulei (Alpha Equulei), HR 8131
Apparent magnitude3.92 (477th brightest)
Spectral typeG0III+A5V
Coloryellow (B−V 0.53)
Distanceabout 190 light-years
Right ascension21 h 15.8 min
Declination+5.25°
Best monthSeptember (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 Kitalpha

Kitalpha is in Equuleus. From 40° N it is highest in the south in September evenings, about 55° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 50° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Enif (8° away), Altair (21° away) and Markab (29° away).

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