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Alpha Crateris (Alkes)

Alpha Crateris (α Crt), also known as Alkes, is a spectral class K1III star of magnitude 4.08 located in the constellation Crater. α Crt is one of the brighter stars in Crater and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.

      1. Name:
      2. Alpha Crateris
      1. Short name:
      2. α Crt
      1. Common name:
      2. Alkes
      1. Spectral class:
      2. K1III
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 4.08
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 10h 59m 46.75s
      1. Declination:
      2. -18° 17' 56.8"