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Star Mirfak in Perseus

author: A.Ayiomamitis/Novapix

reference: a-eto01-00350

Image Size 300 DPI: 13 * 10 cm

Mirfak (alpha Per) - One of the most recognized and brightest stars, Mirfak, shines at mag 1.82 and is perhaps second only to Algol as far as Perseus is concerned. It has a luminosity 4995 times that of the Sun and is approximately 592 light-years away.

Keywords for this photo:

2009 - ASTRONOMY - MIRFAK - PERSEUS - STAR - SUPERGIANT - YELLOW SUPERGIANT -