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Beta Persei (Algol)

Beta Persei (β Per), also known as Algol, is a spectral class B8V star of magnitude 2.09 located in the constellation Perseus. β 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. Beta Persei
      1. Short name:
      2. β Per
      1. Common name:
      2. Algol
      1. Spectral class:
      2. B8V
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 2.09
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 03h 08m 10.13s
      1. Declination:
      2. +40° 57' 20.3"