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Alpha Pegasi (Markab)

Alpha Pegasi (α Peg), also known as Markab, is a spectral class B9.5III star of magnitude 2.49 located in the constellation Pegasus. α Peg is one of the brighter stars in Pegasus and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.

      1. Name:
      2. Alpha Pegasi
      1. Short name:
      2. α Peg
      1. Common name:
      2. Markab
      1. Spectral class:
      2. B9.5III
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 2.49
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 23h 04m 45.62s
      1. Declination:
      2. +15° 12' 19.3"