⭐ Capella (star)

Capella (alpha Aur) is a G3III star at 42.9 light-years, magnitude 0.08, in the Charioteer constellation.

J2000 coordinates

Hipparcos number:HIP 24608
Bayer designation:alpha Aur
Constellation:Charioteer (Aur)
Right Ascension (RA):79.172328° (05:16:41)
Declination (Dec):45.997991°
Visual magnitude:0.08
Spectral type:G3III
Distance:42.9 light-years

Visible now?

In Sao Paulo (2026-06-11 20:40): altitude -43.9°, azimuth 312.0°. Below the horizon or very close to it now.

In Rio de Janeiro: altitude -45.8°, azimuth 313.3°.

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