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Capella

Capella (also known as Alpha Aurigae) is a star in the constellation Auriga. It located at Right Ascension 5h 16.690m and Declination 45° 59.883'.
 

 

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Capella

 
 
Fact Sheet

Identity

  Alpha Aurigae

Constellation

  Auriga

SAO Catalog Number

  40186

HD Catalog Number

  34029

FK5 Catalog Number

  193

Magnitude

  0.08

Spectral Class

  G5IIIe+G0III

Location

  5h 16.690m (Right Ascension)

  45° 59.883' (Declination)

Proper Motion

  0.076 (Right Ascension)

  -0.425 (Declination)