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Alkes
K1III7Alp Crt · Crater
Alkes is a K1III-type star located in the constellation of Crater. Sitting at a distance of approximately 159 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 4.08, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 53740.
Common NameAlkes
Bayer Designation7Alp Crt
HIP Catalog IDHIP 53740
ConstellationCrater
Right Ascension10h 59m 46.5s
Declination-18° 17' 56"
Distance159 ly
Apparent Magnitude+4.08
Absolute Magnitude+0.64
Color Index (B-V)1.08
Spectral ClassK1III
Variable StarNo