Alpha Cassiopeiae
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| Surface temperature | 4,530 K |
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| Magnitude | 2. 24 |
| Absolute magnitude (MV) | −1. 985 |
| B−V color index | 1. 16 |
| U−B color index | 1. 14 |
| Spectral type | K0IIIa |
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| ID | 2262205 |
About Alpha Cassiopeiae
Alpha Cassiopeiae, also named Schedar, is a second magnitude star in the constellation of Cassiopeia. Though listed as the "alpha star" by Johann Bayer, α Cas's visual brightness closely matches the 'beta' star in the constellation and it may appear marginally brighter or dimmer, depending on which passband is used.
Alpha Cassiopeiae Photos
