Alpha Aurigae (Capella)
Alpha Aurigae (α Aur), also known as Capella, is a spectral class G8III / G0III star of magnitude 0.08 located in the constellation Auriga. α Aur is one of the brighter stars in Auriga and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.
- Name:
- Alpha Aurigae
- Short name:
- α Aur
- Common name:
- Capella
- Spectral class:
- G8III / G0III
- Magnitude:
- 0.08
- Right Acension:
- 05h 16m 41.30s
- Declination:
- +45° 59' 56.5"
- Constellation:
- Auriga
- Notes:
- quadruple star