✦ Named Light ✦
Alexandria
Named in honor of Alexandria Leverett
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Alexandria
Taurus · Digitized Sky Survey
"No Returns"
Astronomical Data
Constellation
Taurus
Distance
1,553.1 light years
(476.2 parsecs)
Right Ascension
05h 57m 59.7s
Declination
+25° 57' 14.1"
Star Type
A hot, luminous blue-white star
Visible From
Northern Hemisphere
Apparent Magnitude
4.81
(visible to the naked eye)
Spectral Class
B1Ib
HYG Catalog ID
HYG-28165
About This Registration
Star naming through Named Light Star Registry is a novelty and commemorative service. The name "Alexandria" is recorded exclusively in the Named Light Star Registry and is not recognized by the International Astronomical Union, NASA, or any official astronomical body. The star's scientific designation (HYG-28165) is drawn from the HYG Astronomical Database, a widely used catalog of real stellar objects.
Sky images are generated from real telescopic survey data and may consist of multiple stitched photographic plates. Image quality varies by region of the sky. If you are unhappy with your star photo, contact us and we will assign a new star immediately at no cost.
Star naming through Named Light Star Registry is a novelty and commemorative service. The name "Alexandria" is recorded exclusively in the Named Light Star Registry and is not recognized by the International Astronomical Union, NASA, or any official astronomical body. The star's scientific designation (HYG-28165) is drawn from the HYG Astronomical Database, a widely used catalog of real stellar objects.
Sky images are generated from real telescopic survey data and may consist of multiple stitched photographic plates. Image quality varies by region of the sky. If you are unhappy with your star photo, contact us and we will assign a new star immediately at no cost.