⭐ Alkes (star)
Alkes (alpha Crt) is a K1III star at 174.0 light-years, magnitude 4.07, in the Cup constellation.
J2000 coordinates
| Hipparcos number: | HIP 49056 |
| Bayer designation: | alpha Crt |
| Constellation: | Cup (Crt) |
| Right Ascension (RA): | 159.690958° (10:38:46) |
| Declination (Dec): | -18.298786° |
| Visual magnitude: | 4.07 |
| Spectral type: | K1III |
| Distance: | 174.0 light-years |
Visible now?
In Sao Paulo (2026-04-29 05:39): altitude -33.3°, azimuth 225.9°. Below the horizon or very close to it now.
In Rio de Janeiro: altitude -36.0°, azimuth 223.3°.