1.79
Apparent Mag510
Distance (ly)F5Ib
Spectral Type6,350
Temperature (K)Alpha Persei, also known as Mirfak, is a supergiant and the brightest member of the Alpha Persei Cluster.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude1.79
Absolute Magnitude-4.5
Distance510 light-years
Spectral TypeF5Ib
Temperature6,350 K
Luminosity5,000 L☉
Radius68 R☉
Mass8.5 M☉
Right Ascension03h 24m 19.4s
Declination+49° 51′ 40.2″
ConstellationPerseus
Notable Facts
- Also known as Mirfak
- It is the brightest member of the Alpha Persei moving group
- The star is a yellow-white supergiant