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Algedi

Algedi Secunda, Giedi, Giedi Secunda,
Alpha2 Capricorni, 6 Capricorni

Proper NamesAlgedi, Algedi Secunda, Giedi, Giedi Secunda
Bayer DesignationAlpha2 Capricorni
Flamsteed Number6 Capricorni
HR (BSC)7754
HD192947
ConstellationCapricornus
Right Ascension20h 18m 3s
Declination-12° 32' 41"
Distance106 light years
32 parsecs
MagnitudeApparent: +3.57
Absolute: +1.01
Spectral ClassG9III yellow giant
Optimum VisibilityAugust

Algedi is the formal name of the star traditionally described as Algedi Secunda, the brighter and more easterly of the pair of Alpha stars in Capricornus (the other being Algedi Prima). Though these two yellow stars appear relatively similar and close together in the sky, actually Algedi Prima is a much more luminous supergiant nearly six times farther from the Sun than Algedi Secunda. Imagery provided by Aladin sky atlas

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