1.79
Apparent Mag510
Distance (ly)F5Ib
Spectral Type6,350
Temperature (K)Mirfak is the brightest star in Perseus and the brightest member of the Alpha Persei Cluster, a yellow-white supergiant dominating a rich field of blue stars.
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
- Mirfak is the brightest member of the Alpha Persei moving group
- Its name means elbow in Arabic
- It is surrounded by a cluster of young blue stars