Capella

Capella is found in the constellation Auriga and is 42.79 light years away from Earth. Capella is a yellow star and is categorized as a cooler than average star. This classifications is the same as the Sun.

Common Name:
Capella
Bayer:
α Aur
Bayer Long:
Alpha Aurigae
Flamsteed:
13 Aurigae
Meade Star Number:
42
SAO:
40186
HR:
1708
HD:
34029
DM:
BD+45 1077
GC:
6427
HIP:
24608
Right Ascension:
5h 16m 41.358s
Declination:
+45° 59' 52.98"
Magnitude:
0.1
Distance:
42.79 Light Years
Spectral Type:
G5IIIe+G0III
Constellation:
Auriga