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Algol

Algol (also known as Beta Persei) is a star in the constellation Perseus. It located at Right Ascension 3h 8.168m and Declination 40° 57.333'.
 

 

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Algol

 
 
Fact Sheet

Identity

  Beta Persei

Constellation

  Perseus

SAO Catalog Number

  38592

HD Catalog Number

  19356

FK5 Catalog Number

  111

Magnitude

  2.12

Spectral Class

  B8V

Location

  3h 8.168m (Right Ascension)

  40° 57.333' (Declination)

Proper Motion

  0.004 (Right Ascension)

  -0.001 (Declination)