Kurhah - ξ Cephei (xi Cephei)
Kurhah, also designated as ξ Cephei (xi Cephei), is a multiple main-sequence star of spectral class A3 in the constellation of Cepheus.
Kurhah visual magnitude is 4.29. Because of its moderate brightness, Kurhah 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
Simplified finder chart for Kurhah - ξ Cephei (xi Cephei).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Kurhah is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
Kurhah 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 Kurhah double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Kurhah is distant 101.65 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 6 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Kurhah - ξ Cephei (xi Cephei) is circumpolar and transits at 20:44 UTC (altitude: 76.7°)