κ Cephei (kappa Cephei)
κ Cephei is a multiple giant star of spectral class B9 in the constellation of Cepheus.
κ Cephei visual magnitude is 4.39. Because of its moderate brightness, κ Cephei is easily visible to the naked eye from locations with dark skies, while it might be barely visible, or not visible at all, from light-polluted skies.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where κ Cephei is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
κ Cephei is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of small or medium telescopes. The table below shows key information about the κ Cephei double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
κ Cephei is distant 326.98 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 23 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
κ Cephei (kappa Cephei) is circumpolar and transits at 02:49 UTC (altitude: 63.7°)