Astronomy and Space

Alpha Columbae

Alpha Columbae is a third magnitude star in the southern constellation of Columba. It has the proper name Phact (); Alpha Columbae is the Bayer designation, which is Latinized from α Columbae. This star has an apparent visual magnitude of 2.6, making it the brightest member of Columba. Based upon parallax measurements made during the Hipparcos mission, Alpha Columbae is located at a distance of around 261 light-years (80 parsecs).

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• ▸HiRISE
• ▸Between the Tides (painting)
• ▸Explorer 38

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