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Beta Cancri is the brightest star in the constellation Cancer. Its common name is Altarf.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 9y agoAlpha Cancri, or Acubens. Even though it is called "Alpha", it is only the fourth-brightest star in the constellation.
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What is the brightest star in indus constellation?
The brightest star is The Persian (alpha alpha), with magnitude 3.11
Which constellation is the star Aldebaran in?
It's in the constellation of Taurus, the brightest star in that constellation.
What type of star is Alpha Velorum?
There is no longer any star called Alpha Velorum. It was split off into the constellation Carina and thus Vela does not have an alpha star.
What constellation is alpha promixa in?
Alpha Centauri (binary system) and Proxima Centauri are in the southern constellation of Centaurus.They actually are a triple star system.
What is a leonis?
This is a constellation of stars. Alpha Leonis is a three star system - combining the light from all three, it is the brightest in the constellation.
Brightest star in a constellation?
the brightest star in a constellation is called the alpha star
What is the alpha star for the constellation Cetus?
Menkar (Alpha Ceti) is the alpha star in Cetus.
What type of star is the alpha star?
There is no star that is simply called "Alpha". There are several that have "alpha" in their name, for example Alpha Centauri, Alpha Cruxis, Alpha Canis Majoris, etc. - usually the brightest star in each constellation. Some stars such as Betelgeuse (Alpha Orionis) are not actually the brightest star in the constellation.
In which constellation is alpha centauri?
Alpha Centauri is the brightest star in the Centaurus constellation, the "Centaur".
In what constellation would you find the star named regulus?
The star Regulus, or Alpha Leonis, can be found in the constellation of Leo. It is the brightest star in the constellation.
What is the brightest star in indus constellation?
The brightest star is The Persian (alpha alpha), with magnitude 3.11
Which constellation is the star Aldebaran in?
It's in the constellation of Taurus, the brightest star in that constellation.
What constellation does alpha centauri belong?
As the name implies, Alpha Centauri is the brightest star in the constellation Centaurus, the Centaur.
What is the beta and alpha star of the constellation Aries?
Alpha Arietis (Hamal) is the brightest star in Aries. Beta Arietis (Sheratan) is the blue-white beta star of the constellation Aries.
What is the brightest star in the constellation lynx?
The Brightest star in the Lynx constellation is the Alpha Lyncis, With a magnitude of 3.2
What type of star alpha?
There is no "star alpha". Alpha is PART of the name of many stars - basically one for each constellation.
What Is The Name Meaning For Alpha Monocerotis?
The name of the constellation, Monocerotis, means 'Unicorn'. Alpha indicates the brightest star in the constellation.
