⭐ Alpheratz (star)
Alpheratz (alpha And) is a B8IV star at 97.0 light-years, magnitude 2.06, in the Andromeda constellation.
J2000 coordinates
| Hipparcos number: | HIP 677 |
| Bayer designation: | alpha And |
| Constellation: | Andromeda (And) |
| Right Ascension (RA): | 2.096916° (00:08:23) |
| Declination (Dec): | 29.090432° |
| Visual magnitude: | 2.06 |
| Spectral type: | B8IV |
| Distance: | 97.0 light-years |
Visible now?
In Sao Paulo (2026-06-11 22:09): altitude -46.1°, azimuth 71.8°. Below the horizon or very close to it now.
In Rio de Janeiro: altitude -42.9°, azimuth 70.9°.