Algorab is a dwarf star in the constellation Crv, designated as magnitude 2.965 and located approximately 85.7 light-years distant. Its catalog code is M35, indicating it is one of the few known stars in this constellation. Algorab is a relatively young
Algorab’s characteristic appearance is often noted by observers as resembling a miniature, slightly brighter sun, lending it a unique position amongst the stars. It’s crucial to understand the significance of the Crv constellation in planetary observations, as it’s known for its distinctive brightness and position. Its location within the Crv system ensures it's an extremely stable and well-defined stellar system.
The observed characteristics of Algorab – its relatively low magnitude – provide a clear glimpse into the dynamic evolution of stellar systems over vast timescales. Because it’s a low-luminosity star and relatively bright given its distance, it’s frequently observed by ground-based telescopes and provides valuable data for understanding the distribution of stellar objects across the vast cosmos.
Algorab’s quiet presence offers an opportunity for observing distant nebulae, offering a rare look at material far from our own sun. The precise observed values – RA 187.4651°, Dec -16.5161° – combined with its estimated mass and age, are all critical for scientists studying stellar evolution and the patterns observed within our galaxy.
How to see it
Algorab has a visual magnitude of about 2.96: under a reasonably dark sky it is typically reachable with the unaided eye.
Sky position
Equatorial coordinates for Algorab: right ascension 12h 29m 52s, declination −16° 30′ 58″ (J2000), in the region of the Corvus constellation (IAU figure Crv).
Catalog context
Algorab. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as Bayer/Flamsteed designation 7Del Crv, HIP 60965, HD 108767, Gaia DR3 3520586071217872896. In the SkyKeepsake Corvus (Crv) browse hub it sits with other stars of the same IAU figure.
Catalog identifiers
- Gaia
- Gaia DR3 3520586071217872896
- HIP
- 60965
- HD
- 108767
- gaia_dr3
- 3520586071217872896
- Bayer / Flamsteed
- 7Del Crv
Also known as
- 7Del Crv
- Gaia DR3 TOP 5M 3520586071217872896
- HD 108767
- HIP 60965
Observed properties
- Visual magnitude
- 2.96