Perseus (constellation)

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Perseus is a constellation in the northern sky named after Perseus, the mitological greek hero.[1] Perseus is located in the northern celestial hemisphere.[2][3] The brightest star in Perseus is Alpha Persei, that has an apparent magnitude (brightness as viewed from Earth) of 1.8.[1] The best-known star in Perseus is Algol, which is known by its variability in brightness, that can be noted by the naked eye.[4] Algol is a star system formed by multiple stars, of which two eclipses each other and creates the brightess variation.[4] The Perseids are a meteor shower located in Perseus, that are proeminent during the months of July and August.[5] Perseus' border constellations are: Aries, Taurus, Auriga, Camelopardalis, Cassiopeia, Andromeda and Triangulum.

Perseus
Perseus
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List of stars in Perseus
Abbreviation: Per
Genitive: Persei
Symbology:
Right ascension: 3 h
Declination: +45°
Area: 615 sq. deg. (24th)
Main stars: 19
Bayer/Flamsteed stars: 65
Stars known to have planets: 7
Bright stars: 5
Nearby stars: 0
Brightest star: α Per (Mirfak) (1.79m)
Nearest star: G 174-14 ( ly)
Messier objects: 2
Meteor showers: Perseids
September Perseids
Bordering constellations: Aries
Taurus
Auriga
Camelopardalis
Cassiopeia
Andromeda
Triangulum
Visible at latitudes between +90° and −35°
Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of December

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Perseus | Mythology, Stars, Constellations | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  2. Waldek, Stefanie (2019-11-20). "Perseus constellation: Facts, location and myth". Space.com. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  3. "Chandra :: Photo Album :: Constellation Perseus". chandra.harvard.edu. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  4. 4.0 4.1 "Perseus the Hero and a Demon Star | Sky Archive | EarthSky". earthsky.org. 2022-10-27. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  5. "The Perseus Constellation | Pictures, Facts, and Location". AstroBackyard. Retrieved 2024-03-01.

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