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Mirfak

Mirfak (also known as Alpha Persei) is a star in the constellation Perseus. It located at Right Ascension 3h 24.323m and Declination 49° 51.667'.
 

 

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Mirfak

 
 
Fact Sheet

Identity

  Alpha Persei

Constellation

  Perseus

SAO Catalog Number

  38787

HD Catalog Number

  20902

FK5 Catalog Number

  120

Magnitude

  1.79

Spectral Class

  F5Ib

Location

  3h 24.323m (Right Ascension)

  49° 51.667' (Declination)

Proper Motion

  0.024 (Right Ascension)

  -0.025 (Declination)