ν Cephei (nu Cephei)
ν Cephei is a variable supergiant star of spectral class A2 in the constellation of Cepheus.
ν Cephei visual magnitude is 4.29. Because of its moderate brightness, ν 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 ν Cephei is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ν Cephei is distant 5,093.75 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 21 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
ν Cephei (nu Cephei) is circumpolar and transits at 01:25 UTC (altitude: 67.1°)