Α_Capricorni
Alpha Capricorni
Optical double star in the constellation Capricorn
Alpha Capricorni (α Capricorni, abbreviated Alpha Cap, α Cap) is an optical double star in the constellation of Capricornus. The two physically unrelated components are designated:
- α1 Capricorni
- α2 Capricorni (also named Algedi[1]).
They are separated by 0.11° on the sky, and resolvable with the naked eye, similar to Mizar and Alcor. α¹ Capricorni is fainter (apparent magnitude 4.27) than α² Capricorni (apparent magnitude 3.58).