ω Persei (omega Persei)
ω Persei is a double giant star of spectral class K1 in the constellation of Perseus.
ω Persei visual magnitude is 4.63. Because of its moderate brightness, ω 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
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where ω Persei is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
ω 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 ω Persei double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ω Persei is distant 304.96 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 7 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's ω Persei (omega Persei) rise, transit and set times from Centurion, South Africa are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Africa/Johannesburg):