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Alpha Arietis (Hamal) is the brightest star in the constellation Aries. It is located about 66 light years from Earth.

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What type of star is hamal?

From Wikipedia: "It is estimated to be approximately twice as massive as the Sun and 15 times larger in diameter, and has around 90 times the Sun's bolometric luminosity." Bolometric refers to the total energy radiated, both visible and outside the visible portion. Check the Wikipedia article on "Hamal" for additional details about this star.


Which is the brightest star in the Aries constellation?

The brightest star in the Aries constellation is Hamal, also known as Alpha Arietis. It is a red giant star located approximately 66 light-years from Earth and has an apparent magnitude of about 2.0, making it easily visible to the naked eye. Hamal is significant in both astronomy and astrology, often marking the beginning of the astrological sign Aries.


How many major stars are in the Aries constellation?

There are three major stars in the Aries constellation: Hamal (Alpha Arietis), Sheratan (Beta Arietis), and Mesarthim (Gamma Arietis).


Suppose you live at latitude 20N. Which star passes closest to your zenith on its daily path through your sky?

These all pass within 5 degrees of the zenith: Hamal (Alpha Arieties), Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri), Algieba (Gamma Leonis), Arcturus (Alpha Bootis), There are other fainter ones as well


What is An autumn constellation the ram?

The autumn constellation known as the Ram is Aries. It is one of the zodiac constellations and is often associated with the story of the Golden Fleece in Greek mythology. Aries is characterized by its prominent shape resembling a ram's horns and is best viewed in the night sky during the fall months. It is positioned between Pisces and Taurus and contains several notable stars, including Hamal and Sheratan.