Markab - α Pegasi (alpha Pegasi)
Markab, also designated as α Pegasi (alpha Pegasi), is a variable main-sequence star of spectral class B9 in the constellation of Pegasus.
Markab visual magnitude is 2.49, making it the 90th brightest star in the sky. Because of its brightness, Markab is clearly visible to the naked eye when observed from locations with dark skies, and should be also quite easily visible from light polluted areas.

Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
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Finder chart for Markab - α Pegasi (alpha Pegasi).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class

The red dot in the diagram below shows where Markab is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Markab is distant 139.55 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 4 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's Markab - α Pegasi (alpha Pegasi) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):