Alpha Monocerotis
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| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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|---|---|
| Constellation (pronunciation) |
Monoceros |
| Right ascension | 07h 41m 14.8324s |
| Declination | −09° 33' 04.071" |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 3.93 |
| Distance | 144 ly (44.2 pc) |
| Spectral type | G9III |
| Other designations | |
Alpha Monocerotis (α Mon / α Monocerotis) is a star in the constellation Monoceros. It also has the traditional name Lucida[citation needed].
Alpha Monocerotis belongs to the spectral class G9 and is of apparent magnitude 3.93. It is approximately 144 light years from Earth.

