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Mu Cephei (Garnet Star)

Mu Cephei (μ Cep), also known as Garnet Star, is a spectral class M2Ia star of magnitude 4.23 located in the constellation Cepheus. μ Cep is one of the brighter stars in Cepheus and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.

      1. Name:
      2. Mu Cephei
      1. Short name:
      2. μ Cep
      1. Common name:
      2. Garnet Star
      1. Spectral class:
      2. M2Ia
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 4.23
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 21h 43m 30.45s
      1. Declination:
      2. +58° 46' 48.2"