Alpheratz
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Alpheratz is a prominent star system in the constellation of Andromeda. Pronounced, it has the Bayer designation Alpha Andromedae, Latinised from α Andromedae, and abbreviated Alpha And or α And, resp
Alpha Andromedae is the brightest star in the constellation of Andromeda (right).
Bayer designation
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A Bayer designation is a stellar designation in which a specific star is identified by a Greek or Latin letter followed by the genitive form of its parent constellation's Latin name. The original list
Alpheratz
…Alpheratz is a prominent star system in the constellation of Andromeda. Pronounced , it has the Bayer designation Alpha Andromedae, Latinised from α Andromedae, and abbreviated Alpha And or α And, respectively. Alpheratz is the brightest star in the constellation…
Detail of Bayer's chart for Orion showing the belt stars and Orion Nebula region, with both Greek and Latin letter labels visible