Gamma Andromedae is a multiple star system in the northern constellation of Andromeda. It is the third-brightest star in the constellation, after Alpheratz and Mirach. Its identifier is a Bayer designation that is Latinized from γ Andromedae, and is abbreviated Gam1 And or γ1 And, respectively. The system has the proper name Almach, pronounced . Based on parallax measurements, it is estimated to be about 390 light-years distant. The system is drifting closer to the Sun with a radial velocity of −11.7 km/s.
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