Alpha Cista

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Alpha Cista
NameAlpha Cista
Observation data
Mean distance
from Anteria
102.4 ly
Apparent magnitude (V)−0.02
Absolute magnitude-2.50
Spectral classificationB4V
Physical characteristics
Temperature12460 K
Right ascension
of North pole
16 h 26 min 12,197 s
Declination
of North pole
+28° 17′ 52,942″

Alpha Cista is a B4V type star and one of the brighest visible from Anteria, although being located at about 102 light years from Anteria. It has an apparent magnitude of -0.02 and it is visible from both the north and the southern hemisphere. It is present in a lot of cultures, due to its blue tint.