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Scheat
M2II-IIIvar53Bet Peg · Pegasus
Scheat is a M2II-IIIvar-type star located in the constellation of Pegasus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 196 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 2.44, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 113881.
Common NameScheat
Bayer Designation53Bet Peg
HIP Catalog IDHIP 113881
ConstellationPegasus
Right Ascension23h 3m 46.4s
Declination+28° 4' 58"
Distance196 ly
Apparent Magnitude+2.44
Absolute Magnitude-1.45
Color Index (B-V)1.66
Spectral ClassM2II-IIIvar
Variable StarNo