Perseus

Perseus constellation

Perseus (Per) covers 615 square degrees of sky, making it number 24 of 88 by size. Its brightest star is Mirfak. It is highest in the evening sky around December.

Latin namePerseus
AbbreviationPer
Area615 square degrees · No. 24 of 88 by size
Brightest starMirfak
Best evening viewsDecember
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Bright stars in Perseus

Meteor showers from Perseus

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