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Fornacis, Alpha Fornacis

Bright yellow dwarf in Fornax

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Proper Names	Dalim, Fornacis
Bayer Designation	Alpha Fornacis
Flamsteed Number	None
HR (BSC)	963
HD	20010
Constellation	Fornax
Right Ascension	3h 12m 5s
Declination	-28° 59' 15"
Distance	46 light years 14 parsecs
Magnitude	Apparent: +3.79 Absolute: +3.06
Spectral Class	F8V bright yellow dwarf
Optimum Visibility	November / December

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This binary system is the brightest star in the faint constellation of Fornax, and lies relatively close to the Sun, at a distance of only 46 light years.

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