Muphrid

Muphrid (η Boötis) is a yellow subgiant star in the constellation Boötes. With an apparent magnitude of 2.68 it is the 110th-brightest star in the night sky.

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

ConstellationBoötes
Designationη Boötis (Eta Boötis), HR 5235
Apparent magnitude2.68 (110th brightest)
Spectral typeG0IV
Coloryellow (B−V 0.58)
Distance—
Right ascension13 h 54.7 min
Declination+18.40°
Best monthJune (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 Muphrid

Muphrid is in Boötes. From 40° N it is highest in the south in June evenings, about 68° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 37° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Arcturus (5° away), Alphecca (24° away) and Denebola (30° away).

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Other named stars in Boötes

ArcturusIzarSeginusNekkarXuangeAlkalurops

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