Perseus (constellation)
| Constellation | |
 List of stars in Perseus | |
| Abbreviation | Per |
|---|---|
| Genitive | Persei |
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɜːrsiːəs/ or /ˈpɜːrsjuːs/; genitive /ˈpɜːrsiː.aɪ/ |
| Symbolism | Perseus |
| Right ascension | 3 |
| Declination | +45 |
| Quadrant | NQ1 |
| Area | 615 sq. deg. (24th) |
| Main stars | 19 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 65 |
| Stars with planets | 7 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 5 |
| Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 0 |
| Brightest star | α Per (Mirfak) (1.79m) |
| Messier objects | 2 |
| Meteor showers | Perseids September Perseids |
| Bordering constellations | Aries Taurus Auriga Camelopardalis Cassiopeia Andromeda Triangulum |
| Visible at latitudes between +90° and −35°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of December. | |
Perseus is a constellation in the northern sky.
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