Cap • 304.5138°, -12.5448°

Algedi is a noteworthy stellar object within the Cap constellation. It’s designated as Magnitude 3.327 and is located approximately 109 light-years from Earth. This star represents a significant point in the Cap’s constellation structure. Algedi’s designation suggests a specific arrangement within that nebula.

Algedi is recognizable within the sky as a relatively dim, consistent star with a modest visual magnitude. Its primary feature, consistent with typical stars of this magnitude, is its steady, predictable position against the backdrop of distant, diffuse galaxies. Given its location and estimated age, Algedi is, in essence, a fundamental component of the Cap’s complex stellar environment. The star is quite far from our sun, and therefore, receives relatively little direct energy, which means it must undergo a considerable amount of slow orbital movement to reach our solar system, and the distance contributes to its faint luminosity.

For those seeking a dedicated point of connection or symbolic significance, Algedi could represent a beacon in the vastness of space, embodying a measured, enduring presence against the continuous churn of the night. Ultimately, it is an observation of an individual, small in stature, but enduring within its expanse.

How to see it

Algedi has a visual magnitude of about 3.33: under a reasonably dark sky it is typically reachable with the unaided eye.

Sky position

Equatorial coordinates for Algedi: right ascension 20h 18m 3s, declination −12° 32′ 41″ (J2000), in the region of the Capricornus constellation (IAU figure Cap).

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Catalog context

Algedi. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as Bayer/Flamsteed designation 6Alp2Cap, HIP 100064, HD 192947, Gaia DR3 6880093650314169984. In the SkyKeepsake Capricornus (Cap) browse hub it sits with other stars of the same IAU figure.

Catalog identifiers

Gaia

Gaia DR3 6880093650314169984

HIP

100064

HD

192947

gaia_dr3

6880093650314169984

Bayer / Flamsteed

6Alp2Cap

Observed properties

Visual magnitude

3.33