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Dalim

Fornacis, Alpha Fornacis

Proper NamesDalim, Fornacis
Bayer DesignationAlpha Fornacis
Flamsteed NumberNone
HR (BSC)963
HD20010
ConstellationFornax
Right Ascension3h 12m 5s
Declination-28° 59' 15"
Distance46 light years
14 parsecs
MagnitudeApparent: +3.79
Absolute: +3.06
Spectral ClassF8V bright yellow dwarf
Optimum VisibilityNovember

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This binary system is the brightest star in the faint constellation of Fornax, and lies relatively close to the Sun, at a distance of only 46 light years.

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