Alpha Gruis is the brightest star in the constellation Grus, located approximately 88 light-years from Earth. It is a type A giant star, known for its white-blue color and significant brightness, making it easily visible in the night sky. This star is also known by its traditional name, Tuaratini. With an apparent magnitude of about 0.74, it stands out among other stars in its constellation, which represents a crane. Alpha Gruis is part of a group of stars that are often studied for their properties and behavior in the universe.