Matar

Matar (η Pegasi) is a yellow bright giant star in the constellation Pegasus. With an apparent magnitude of 2.94 it is the 160th-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 238 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationPegasus
Designationη Pegasi (Eta Pegasi), HR 8650
Apparent magnitude2.94 (160th brightest)
Spectral typeG2II-III+F0V
Coloryellow (B−V 0.86)
Distanceabout 238 light-years
Right ascension22 h 43.0 min
Declination+30.22°
Best monthOctober (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 Matar

Matar is in Pegasus. From 40° N it is highest in the south in October evenings, about 80° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 25° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Scheat (5° away), Markab (16° away) and Alpheratz (19° away).

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Other named stars in Pegasus

EnifScheatMarkabAlgenibHomamSadalbariBihamAlkarabSalm

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