⭐ Hamal (star)

Hamal (alpha Ari) is a K2III star at 65.9 light-years, magnitude 2.00, in the Ram constellation.

HIP 7884 mag 2.00 K2III

J2000 coordinates

Hipparcos number:HIP 7884
Bayer designation:alpha Ari
Constellation:Ram (Ari)
Right Ascension (RA):31.793572° (02:07:10)
Declination (Dec):23.462418°
Visual magnitude:2.00
Spectral type:K2III
Distance:65.9 light-years

Visible now?

In Sao Paulo (2026-04-29 05:39): altitude -10.3°, azimuth 68.8°. Below the horizon or very close to it now.

In Rio de Janeiro: altitude -7.1°, azimuth 67.5°.

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