ν Persei (nu Persei)
ν Persei is a variable and double bright giant star of spectral class F5 in the constellation of Perseus.
ν Persei visual magnitude is 3.77. Because of its moderate brightness, ν Persei 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 ν Persei (nu Persei).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where ν Persei is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
ν Persei is a visual double star which can be observed only with the help of very large telescopes. The table below shows key information about the ν Persei double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ν Persei is distant 556.31 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 13 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
ν Persei (nu Persei) is circumpolar and transits at 04:16 UTC (altitude: 81.2°)