α1 Capricorni (alpha1 Capricorni)
α1 Capricorni is a multiple supergiant star of spectral class G3 in the constellation of Capricornus.
α1 Capricorni visual magnitude is 4.24. Because of its moderate brightness, α1 Capricorni is easily visible to the naked eye from locations with dark skies, while it might be barely visible, or not visible at all, from light-polluted skies.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Simplified finder chart for α1 Capricorni (alpha1 Capricorni).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where α1 Capricorni is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
α1 Capricorni is a visual double star which can be observed with binoculars or small telescopes. The table below shows key information about the α1 Capricorni double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
α1 Capricorni is distant 686.32 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 26 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's α1 Capricorni (alpha1 Capricorni) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):