⭐ Algol (star)
Algol (beta Per) is a B8V star at 90.0 light-years, magnitude 2.12, in the Perseus constellation.
J2000 coordinates
| Hipparcos number: | HIP 14576 |
| Bayer designation: | beta Per |
| Constellation: | Perseus (Per) |
| Right Ascension (RA): | 47.042217° (03:08:10) |
| Declination (Dec): | 40.955647° |
| Visual magnitude: | 2.12 |
| Spectral type: | B8V |
| Distance: | 90.0 light-years |
Visible now?
In Sao Paulo (2026-04-29 05:46): altitude -25.9°, azimuth 54.3°. Below the horizon or very close to it now.
In Rio de Janeiro: altitude -22.9°, azimuth 53.6°.