Kurhah

Kurhah (ξ Cephei) is a white star in the constellation Cepheus. With an apparent magnitude of 4.29 it is the 710th-brightest star in the night sky.

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

ConstellationCepheus
Designationξ Cephei (Xi Cephei), HR 8417
Apparent magnitude4.29 (710th brightest)
Spectral typeA3/6Vm
Colorwhite (B−V 0.34)
Distance—
Right ascension22 h 3.8 min
Declination+64.63°
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 Kurhah

Kurhah is in Cepheus. From 40° N it never sets; it is highest in the north, about 65° up. From 35° S it stays below the horizon. Nearby bright stars: Alderamin (5° away), Caph (16° away) and Schedar (20° away).

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Other named stars in Cepheus

AlderaminErraiAlfirk

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