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Almaaz

Al Anz, Epsilon Aurigae, 7 Aurigae

Proper NamesAlmaaz, Al Anz
Bayer DesignationEpsilon Aurigae
Flamsteed Number7 Aurigae
HR (BSC)1605
HD31964
ConstellationAuriga
Right Ascension5h 1m 58s
Declination+43° 49' 24"
Distancec.1,400 light years
c.400 parsecs
MagnitudeApparent: +3.0
Absolute: -6.1
Spectral ClassF0Iae bright yellow supergiant
Optimum VisibilityDecember
NotesPart of the Kids formation within Auriga, the nature of the Almaaz system is still under investigation. It has an unusual pattern of variability, which seems to suggest that the system consists of a primary F-type bright yellow star, probably a supergiant, orbited by a less massive star which is surrounded by a disc of obscuring dust.
Relative Galactic Position of Almaaz

At a distance of roughly 2,000 light years from the Sun, Almaaz is just far enough from the Solar System to be distinguished on this Galactic scale.

A variable star of the Algol type, Almaaz varies in magnitude over a period of almost 10,000 days. It is a supergiant star lying more than 2,000 light years from Earth.

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