Alpha Cha

HIP 40702; Alpha Cha Star Chamaeleon (Cha) Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")

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Physical Properties

Magnitude 4.07

Spectral Type F5III

Star Color Yellow-white (B-V 0.39)

Distance 62 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 08h 18m 31.6s

Dec -76° 55' 11.0"

Constellation Chamaeleon (Cha)

HR 3318

HIP 40702

Bayer Alpha

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