Spectral TypeF5 Ib
Temperature6,350 K
F5 Ib TypeConstellation: Perseus
Mirfak
Alpha Persei
Mirfak is the brightest star in Perseus and a yellow-white supergiant.
Distance
590 ly
Light Years from Earth
Age
50 million years
Estimated
Mass
7 M☉
Relative to Sun
Radius
62 R☉
Relative to Sun
Surface Temp
6,350 K
Effective Temp
Luminosity
5,000 L☉
Total Energy Output
Astrophysical Data
Apparent Magnitude1.79
Absolute Magnitude-4.00
Spectral ClassificationF5 Ib