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Beta Lacertae
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Beta Lacertae, also named Alsamaka, is the fourth-brightest star in the constellation of Lacerta. Based upon an annual parallax shift of 19.19 mas, it is 170 light-years distant from Earth. At that di
β Lacertae in optical light
β Lacertae in optical light
Lacerta
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Lacerta is one of the 88 modern constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union. Its name is Latin for lizard. A small, faint constellation, it was defined in 1687 by the astronomer Joh
Beta Lacertae
…Beta Lacertae, also named Alsamaka, is the fourth-brightest star in the constellation of Lacerta. Based upon an annual parallax shift of 19.19 mas, it is 170 light-years distant from Earth. At that distance, the visual magnitude is diminished by…
The constellation Lacerta as it can be seen by the naked eye.
The constellation Lacerta as it can be seen by the naked eye.
The constellation Lacerta showing the IAU boundaries, the constellation stick figure, and labels for its brightest stars. Astrophotograph by Eckhard S
The constellation Lacerta showing the IAU boundaries, the constellation stick figure, and labels for its brightest stars. Astrophotograph by Eckhard Slawik, from NOIRLab's 88 Constellations project.