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Alpha Persei (Mirfak)

Alpha Persei (α Per), also known as Mirfak, is a spectral class F5Ib star of magnitude 1.79 located in the constellation Perseus. α Per is one of the brighter stars in Perseus and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.

      1. Name:
      2. Alpha Persei
      1. Short name:
      2. α Per
      1. Common name:
      2. Mirfak
      1. Spectral class:
      2. F5Ib
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 1.79
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 03h 24m 19.35s
      1. Declination:
      2. +49° 51' 40.5"