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Alpha Andromedae (Alpheratz, Alpherat, Sirrah or Sirah is the brightest star in the constellation of Andromeda.

It is actually a binary system composed of two stars in close orbit.

The primary star has a spectral type of B8 and is a blue giant. It is also quite rare as it is also classed as a Mercury manganese star. [See related link]

The secondary star has a spectral type of A3 and is a white subgiant.

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What kind of star is Alpheratz?

Alpheratz (traditional name Alpha Andromedae ) is the brightest star in the constellation of Andromeda, located 97 light years from the Earth . This star is appear to be a single star with naked eye but it is a binary system composed of two stars in close orbits, with apparent magnitude +2.06 .


What constellation is alpheratz in?

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How far from the earth is the star alpheratz?

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