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Alpheratz

What's in a Name: Arabic for "horse's shoulder"
Claim to Fame: Brightest star in Andromeda. At one time it was part of Pegasus.
Type of Star: White Main Sequence Star
How Far Away: 72 light years away
How Bright: About as bright as the Sun
Where to View: In the constellation Andromeda, the Princess.
When to View:August through December.

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