⭐ Markab (star)
Markab (alpha Peg) is a B9III star at 133.0 light-years, magnitude 2.49, in the Pegasus constellation.
J2000 coordinates
| Hipparcos number: | HIP 113881 |
| Bayer designation: | alpha Peg |
| Constellation: | Pegasus (Peg) |
| Right Ascension (RA): | 346.190228° (23:04:46) |
| Declination (Dec): | 15.205267° |
| Visual magnitude: | 2.49 |
| Spectral type: | B9III |
| Distance: | 133.0 light-years |
Visible now?
In Sao Paulo (2026-06-12 00:26): altitude 2.2°, azimuth 72.3°. Below the horizon or very close to it now.
In Rio de Janeiro: altitude 5.5°, azimuth 70.9°.