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Schedar
K0II-IIIvar18Alp Cas · Cassiopeia
Schedar is a K0II-IIIvar-type star located in the constellation of Cassiopeia. Sitting at a distance of approximately 228 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 2.24, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 3179.
Common NameSchedar
Bayer Designation18Alp Cas
HIP Catalog IDHIP 3179
ConstellationCassiopeia
Right Ascension0h 40m 30.4s
Declination+56° 32' 14"
Distance228 ly
Apparent Magnitude+2.24
Absolute Magnitude-1.99
Color Index (B-V)1.17
Spectral ClassK0II-IIIvar
Variable StarNo