φ Persei (phi Persei)
φ Persei is a variable main-sequence star of spectral class B2 in the constellation of Perseus.
φ Persei visual magnitude is 4.07. Because of its moderate brightness, φ 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 φ Persei (phi Persei).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where φ Persei is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
φ Persei is distant 716.48 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 1 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
φ Persei (phi Persei) is circumpolar and transits at 01:55 UTC (altitude: 89.3°)