Alkes
HIP 53740; Alpha Crt; 7 Crt
HIP 53740; Alpha Crt; 7 Crt
Star
Crt
Visible
Level 2
Small telescope (4")
Physical Properties
Magnitude
4.08
Spectral Type
K0+III
Star Color
Orange
(B-V 1.09)
Distance
105.2 ly
Position & Identifiers
RA
10h 59m 46.5s
Dec
-18° 17' 56.0"
Constellation
Crt
HR
4287
HIP
53740
Bayer
Alpha
Flamsteed
7 Crt
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61 Cyg group.
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