Alphard (Star)
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From Fairfield , Alphard is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is 14° below the horizon at dusk.
Name
Alphard
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Object type
Star
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Right ascension: | 09h27m35s [2] |
Declination: | −08°39'30" [2] |
Constellation: | Hydra |
Magnitude: Variable | 1.98 (V) [2] 3.88 (BT) [2] 2.14 (VT) [2] |
Distance: | 55.3 parsec 180.2 lightyrs [3] |
B-V Color (mag): | 1.48 |
Proper motion (speed): | 37.6 mas/yr[3] |
Proper motion (pos ang): | 336.1° |
Absolute mag (V): | -1.73 |
All times shown in Fairfield local time.