α-For (Star)

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From Ashburn , α-For is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 2° above the horizon at dusk.

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Name α-For
Object type Star
Other names
α-For
Alpha Fornacis
HR 963[1]
HD 20010
NSV 1074
HIP 14879[5]
TYC 6445-990-1[4]
Position
Right ascension:03h12m04s [3]
Declination:-28°59'20" [3]
Constellation:Fornax
Magnitude:
Variable
3.92 (V) [3]
4.52 (BT) [2]
3.98 (VT) [2]
Distance:14.2 parsec
46.4 lightyrs [5]
B-V Color (mag):0.51
Proper motion (speed):715.0 mas/yr[5]
Proper motion (pos ang):31.2°
Derived quantities
Absolute mag (V):3.15
Visibility from Ashburn

All times shown in Ashburn local time.

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39.04°N
77.49°W
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