Biham

Biham (θ Pegasi) is a white star in the constellation Pegasus. With an apparent magnitude of 3.53 it is the 294th-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 89 light-years from Earth.

Finder chart showing where Biham is in the constellation Pegasus
Biham (circled) in Pegasus, with the surrounding constellations and bright stars.
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Facts

ConstellationPegasus
Designationθ Pegasi (Theta Pegasi), HR 8450
Apparent magnitude3.53 (294th brightest)
Spectral typeA2Vp
Colorwhite (B−V 0.08)
Distanceabout 89 light-years
Right ascension22 h 10.2 min
Declination+6.20°
Best monthOctober (at about 9 pm)

Sources: star positions, magnitudes and colors from the Yale Bright Star Catalogue; constellation boundaries and star names from the IAU; areas and distances from Wikidata; stick figures by M. van der Sluys. How the maps are made.

How to find Biham

Biham is in Pegasus. From 40° N it is highest in the south in October evenings, about 56° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 49° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Enif (7° away), Markab (16° away) and Scheat (25° away).

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Other named stars in Pegasus

EnifScheatMarkabAlgenibMatarHomamSadalbariAlkarabSalm

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