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Alpha Doradus

Proper NameNone
Bayer DesignationAlpha Doradus
Flamsteed NumberNone
HR (BSC)1465
HD29305
ConstellationDorado
Right Ascension4h 34m 0s
Declination-55° 2' 42"
Distance169 light years
52 parsecs
MagnitudeApparent: +3.25
Absolute: -0.07
Spectral ClassA0IIIp white giant (A), B9IV blue subgiant (B)
Optimum VisibilityDecember (Usually visible from southern latitudes)

Alpha Doradus shines against the backdrop of the Dorado Group, a scattered group of galaxies running through the central parts of the constellation. Prominent to the northwest of Alpha Doradus in this image is the spiral NGC 1617, and a number of other galaxies are visible to the west, including lenticular NGC 1596. Imagery provided by Aladin sky atlas

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