⭐ Algol (star)

Algol (beta Per) is a B8V star at 90.0 light-years, magnitude 2.12, in the Perseus constellation.

HIP 14576 mag 2.12 B8V

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 07:01): altitude -12.3°, azimuth 50.4°. Below the horizon or very close to it now.

In Rio de Janeiro: altitude -9.5°, azimuth 49.4°.

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