Hamal is an orange giant star in the constellation Aries. It is the brightest star in the constellation, and it is the 50th brightest star in the entire night sky. Its name is derived from the shortening of the Arabian term Ras Al-Hamal. It is thought there is a planet orbiting the star.
Astronomical data
Radius (in Solar Radii): 15.19 R☉
Diameter (in Kilometers): 21,144,480 km
Mass (in Solar Masses): 1.43 M☉
Distance (in Light Years): 65.8 ly
Spectral type: K2-IIIbCa-1 (Orange)