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Alpha Phoenicis (Ankaa)

Alpha Phoenicis (α Phe), also known as Ankaa, is a spectral class K0III star of magnitude 2.4 located in the constellation Phoenix. α Phe is one of the brighter stars in Phoenix and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.

      1. Name:
      2. Alpha Phoenicis
      1. Short name:
      2. α Phe
      1. Common name:
      2. Ankaa
      1. Spectral class:
      2. K0III
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 2.4
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 00h 26m 16.87s
      1. Declination:
      2. -42° 18' 18.4"