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Stick figure for Aries (Ari)
| Star | Mag | Spectral Type | Distance | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamal | 2.01 | K2 · Orange giant | 66 ly | Arabic Al-Hamal, 'The Head of the Ram' — the brightest star in Aries. Marked the vernal equinox around 2000 BCE. |
| Sheratan | 2.64 | A5 · White binary | 60 ly | Arabic Al-Sharatain, 'The Two Signs' — once marked the vernal equinox alongside Hamal. A spectroscopic binary star. |