Algenib is a star located in the constellation Pegasus. It is classified as a B-type main-sequence star, which means it is hot and blue in color. Algenib is approximately 1,000 light-years away from Earth and has a brightness that makes it one of the prominent stars in its constellation. The name "Algenib" comes from Arabic, meaning "the wing," referring to its position in the wing of the Pegasus constellation. This star is part of a group of stars known as the Great Square of Pegasus, which is easily recognizable in the night sky.