Sadalbari

Sadalbari (μ Pegasi) is a yellow giant star in the constellation Pegasus. With an apparent magnitude of 3.48 it is the 282nd-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 115 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationPegasus
Designationμ Pegasi (Mu Pegasi), HR 8684
Apparent magnitude3.48 (282nd brightest)
Spectral typeG8+III
Coloryellow (B−V 0.93)
Distanceabout 115 light-years
Right ascension22 h 50.0 min
Declination+24.60°
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 Sadalbari

Sadalbari is in Pegasus. From 40° N it is highest in the south in October evenings, about 75° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 30° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Scheat (5° away), Markab (10° away) and Alpheratz (18° away).

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Other named stars in Pegasus

EnifScheatMarkabAlgenibMatarHomamBihamAlkarabSalm

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