Mu Cassiopeiae

Mu Cassiopeiae

Cassiopeia

5.17
Apparent Mag
24.6
Distance (ly)
G5VIp
Spectral Type
5,630
Temperature (K)

Mu Cassiopeiae is a nearby metal-poor subdwarf star in Cassiopeia with high proper motion.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude5.17
Absolute Magnitude5.78
Distance24.6 light-years
Spectral TypeG5VIp
Temperature5,630 K
Luminosity0.39 L☉
Radius0.79 R☉
Mass0.74 M☉
Right Ascension01h 08m 16.4s
Declination+54° 55′ 13.2″
ConstellationCassiopeia

Notable Facts

  • Mu Cassiopeiae is a metal-poor halo star
  • It has high proper motion indicating passage through the disk
  • The star is only 24.6 light-years away

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