⭐ Caph (star)
Caph (beta Cas) is a F2III star at 54.7 light-years, magnitude 2.27, in the Cassiopeia constellation.
J2000 coordinates
| Hipparcos number: | HIP 4427 |
| Bayer designation: | beta Cas |
| Constellation: | Cassiopeia (Cas) |
| Right Ascension (RA): | 2.294525° (00:09:11) |
| Declination (Dec): | 59.149781° |
| Visual magnitude: | 2.27 |
| Spectral type: | F2III |
| Distance: | 54.7 light-years |
Visible now?
In Sao Paulo (2026-04-29 05:46): altitude -6.1°, azimuth 26.5°. Below the horizon or very close to it now.
In Rio de Janeiro: altitude -4.2°, azimuth 25.4°.