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Algenib
Gamma Pegasi, 88 Pegasi

Proper Name
Algenib

Bayer Designation
Gamma Pegasi

Flamsteed Number
88 Pegasi

BSC
39

HD
886

Constellation
Pegasus

Right Ascension
0h 13m 14s

Declination
+15° 11' 1"

Distance
333 light years
102 parsecs

Magnitude
Apparent: +2.7
Absolute: -2.3

Spectral Class
B2
Blue Subgiant

Optimum Visibility
October

This pulsating blue star is close to Pegasus' border with Pisces. Algenib forms one of the four corner-stars of the Square of Pegasus.

Algenib lies in the lower left-hand corner of the well-known Square of Pegasus, close against the borders of Pisces.

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