Alphard

Alphard is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 30Alp Hya.

Located approximately 180.3 light-years from Earth, Alphard resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

Alphard has an apparent magnitude of +1.99, making it a bright and prominent star that is readily visible to the naked eye. It is one of the more conspicuous stars in its region of the sky. Observers will note its red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.440.