Gamma Andromedae

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Gamma Andromedae is a multiple star system in the northern constellation of Andromeda. Also called Almach, it is the constellation's third-brightest star, after Alpheratz and Mirach. Its Bayer designation is Latinized from γ Andromedae and may be abbreviated Gam1 And or γ1 And. Parallax measurements place the system at an estimated distance of about 390 light-years, and it is moving closer to the Sun.

Proper name: Almach
Constellation rank: Third-brightest star in Andromeda
Estimated distance: About 390 light-years

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Article: Gamma Andromedae (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q66477099
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