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Alpheratz (traditional name Alpha Andromedae ) is the brightest star in the constellation of Andromeda, located 97 light years from the Earth . This star is appear to be a single star with naked eye but it is a binary system composed of two stars in close orbits, with apparent magnitude +2.06 .
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What constellation is alpheratz in?
Alpheratz is part of the constellations Andromeda and Pegasus. It is the brightest star in the Andromeda constellation and serves as the northeastern "corner" star of the Great Square of Pegasus.
What color is the star alpheratz?
Alpheratz is a hot blue-white star. Its color can appear white to the naked eye, but closer inspection with a telescope may reveal a slight blue tint.
Which is the brightest Alcyone Alpheratz Deneb Rigel?
Rigel is the brightest star among Alcyone, Alpheratz, Deneb, and itself. It is a blue supergiant located in the constellation Orion and is visible to the naked eye from Earth.
What is the size of Alpheratz?
Nobody has ever tried to scale Alpheratz. If people ever tries to scale Alpheratz then the size would be predicted
What type of star is Alpheratz?
Alpheratz is classified as a binary star system, consisting of two stars: a B-type subgiant and an F-type main-sequence star. It is located in the constellation of Andromeda and is the brightest star in the constellation.
