Miram - η Persei (eta Persei)
Miram, also designated as η Persei (eta Persei), is a multiple supergiant star of spectral class K3 in the constellation of Perseus.
Miram visual magnitude is 3.76. Because of its moderate brightness, Miram 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
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Finder chart for Miram - η Persei (eta Persei).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Miram is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
Miram 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 Miram double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Miram is distant 1,330.61 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 1 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Miram - η Persei (eta Persei) is circumpolar and transits at 11:26 UTC (altitude: 85.5°)