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What is the temperature of the star alpha?

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There is no star just called "Alpha". Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet, and the main star of each of the 88 constellations is called "Alpha", followed by the name of the constellation (in genitive form). For example, Alpha Canis Majoris, Alpha Centauri, Alpha Geminis, etc.

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