Alterf

Alterf is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Leo. It carries the designation 4Lam Leo.

Located approximately 329.1 light-years from Earth, Alterf resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

Alterf is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.32, Alterf sits near the limit of naked-eye visibility. It can be glimpsed without optical aid under dark skies, but binoculars will make observation much easier. Observers will note its red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.541.