Eta

Nearby star

Its story

Eta Cephei is a nearby neighbor, only 46.5 light-years away —an orange K-type subgiant that has begun to swell after leaving its youth behind. Its closeness makes it a frequent target for studies of stars that foreshadow the Sun's distant fate. It shines quietly but firmly within the realm of King Cepheus, far from the bustle of the zodiacal constellations.

Constellation: Cepheus
Apparent magnitude: 3.41
Distance: 46.5 light years
Coordinates (J2000): RA 311.322° · Dec 61.839°
Catalogue: HIP 102422 · HD 198149

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