Alpha Persei

Alpha Persei

Perseus

1.79
Apparent Mag
510
Distance (ly)
F5Ib
Spectral Type
6,350
Temperature (K)

Alpha Persei, also known as Mirfak, is a supergiant and the brightest member of the Alpha Persei Cluster.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude1.79
Absolute Magnitude-4.5
Distance510 light-years
Spectral TypeF5Ib
Temperature6,350 K
Luminosity5,000 L☉
Radius68 R☉
Mass8.5 M☉
Right Ascension03h 24m 19.4s
Declination+49° 51′ 40.2″
ConstellationPerseus

Notable Facts

  • Also known as Mirfak
  • It is the brightest member of the Alpha Persei moving group
  • The star is a yellow-white supergiant

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