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Capella
M1: comp13Alp Aur · Auriga
Capella is a M1: comp-type star located in the constellation of Auriga. Sitting at a distance of approximately 42.80 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 0.08, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 24608.
Common NameCapella
Bayer Designation13Alp Aur
HIP Catalog IDHIP 24608
ConstellationAuriga
Right Ascension5h 16m 41.3s
Declination+45° 59' 53"
Distance42.80 ly
Apparent Magnitude+0.08
Absolute Magnitude-0.51
Color Index (B-V)0.80
Spectral ClassM1: comp
Variable StarNo