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Alpha Sex

HIP 49641; Alpha Sex; 15 Sex Star Sextans (Sex) Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 4.49
Spectral Type A0III
Star Color Blue-white (B-V -0.04)
Distance 217 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 10h 07m 56.3s
Dec -00° 22' 18.0"
Constellation Sextans (Sex)
HR 3981
HIP 49641
Bayer Alpha
Flamsteed 15 Sex

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