⭐ Schedar (star)
Schedar (alpha Cas) is a K0II star at 230.0 light-years, magnitude 2.23, in the Cassiopeia constellation.
J2000 coordinates
| Hipparcos number: | HIP 6686 |
| Bayer designation: | alpha Cas |
| Constellation: | Cassiopeia (Cas) |
| Right Ascension (RA): | 10.126838° (00:40:30) |
| Declination (Dec): | 56.537331° |
| Visual magnitude: | 2.23 |
| Spectral type: | K0II |
| Distance: | 230.0 light-years |
Visible now?
In Sao Paulo (2026-06-12 00:28): altitude -27.2°, azimuth 36.9°. Below the horizon or very close to it now.
In Rio de Janeiro: altitude -24.8°, azimuth 36.6°.