2.27
Apparent Mag54.7
Distance (ly)F2III
Spectral Type7,079
Temperature (K)Caph is the second-brightest star in Cassiopeia and a Delta Scuti variable. It marks the leading star of the W-shaped asterism.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.27
Absolute Magnitude1.17
Distance54.7 light-years
Spectral TypeF2III
Temperature7,079 K
Luminosity28 L☉
Radius3.43 R☉
Mass1.91 M☉
Right Ascension00h 09m 10.7s
Declination+59° 08′ 59.2″
ConstellationCassiopeia
Notable Facts
- Caph marks the rightmost star of Cassiopeia's W when viewed upright
- It is a Delta Scuti variable with a period of about 2.5 hours
- The name means palm of the hand in Arabic