Misam

Misam (κ Persei) is a orange giant star in the constellation Perseus. With an apparent magnitude of 3.8 it is the 406th-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 114 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationPerseus
Designationκ Persei (Kappa Persei), HR 941
Apparent magnitude3.8 (406th brightest)
Spectral typeK0III
Colororange (B−V 0.98)
Distanceabout 114 light-years
Right ascension3 h 9.5 min
Declination+44.86°
Best monthDecember (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 Misam

Misam is in Perseus. From 40° N it is highest in the north in December evenings, about 85° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 10° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Algol (4° away), Mirfak (6° away) and Almach (12° away).

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Other named stars in Perseus

MirfakAlgolMiramAtikMenkib

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