Eta Cephei
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| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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|---|---|
| Constellation (pronunciation) |
Cepheus |
| Right ascension | 20h 45m 17.27s |
| Declination | +61° 50' 12.5" |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 3.41 |
| Absolute magnitude (V) | 2.63 |
| Distance | 47 ly (14.42 pc) |
| Spectral type | K0IV |
| Other designations | |
Eta Cephei (η Cep / η Cep) is a Class K0 third-magnitude giant star in the constellation Cepheus. It is occasionally called by the proper name Al Agemim or Al Agimim (Arabic الاغميم al-agimym), meaning "The Sheep Fold". The Arabs applied this name collectively to Alpha Cephei, Beta Cephei and Eta Cephei.
Eta Cephei is an orange giant star with a very high proper motion on the celestial sphere. It is about 45 light-years from Earth.
[edit] References
- HD 198149 -- High proper-motion Star. SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Retrieved on 2007-02-28.
