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. |