Perseus
Constellation

List of stars in Perseus
Abbreviation Per
Genitive Persei
Pronunciation /ˈpɜrsiːəs/ or /ˈpɜrsjuːs/; genitive /ˈpɜrsiː.aɪ/
Symbolism Perseus
Right ascension 3 h
Declination +45°
Quadrant NQ1
Area 615 sq. deg. (24th)
Main stars 6, 22
Bayer/Flamsteed
stars
65
Stars with planets 6
Stars brighter than 3.00m 5
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) 0
Brightest star α Per (Mirfak) (1.79m)
Nearest star GJ 3182
(33.62 ly, 10.31 pc)
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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