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Proper Name	Algenib
Bayer Designation	Gamma Pegasi
Flamsteed Number	88 Pegasi
HR (BSC)	39
HD	886
Constellation	Pegasus
Right Ascension	0h 13m 14s
Declination	+15° 11' 1"
Distance	392 light years 120 parsecs
Magnitude	Apparent: +2.7 Absolute: -2.3
Spectral Class	B2 Blue Subgiant
Optimum Visibility	October
Notes	This blue subgiant star is a pulsating variable of the Beta Cephei class. Algenib in Pegasus is not to be confused with Alpha Persei, an unrelated star in Perseus that is usually called Mirfak, but is also sometimes given the common name of Algenib.

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

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

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