Misam
star · Perseus · 3.8ᵐ
Orange star in Perseus.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Misam around the year 1913.
About 8 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Misam in?
Misam lies in Perseus.
Is Misam visible to the naked eye?
3.8ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Misam?
Best observed in November.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 3h 09m · +44° 51′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Perseus
- How to observe
- 3.8ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- K0III — orange star
- Absolute magnitude
- 1.1ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈31 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~113 light years
- Designation
- HIP 14668
Observing tip
Stars stay points at any magnification: aim your telescope for colour, brightness and companions, not detail.
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | 75° · never sets | — |
| +55° | 80° · never sets | — |
| +45° | 90° | 4° |
| +30° | 75° | 35° |
| 0° | 45° | 45° |
| −35° | 10° | 31° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 19:24 |
| February | 17:17 |
| March | 15:31 |
| April | 13:38 |
| May | 11:44 |
| June | 09:38 |
| July | 07:34 |
| August | 05:33 |
| September | 03:40 |
| October | 01:51 |
| November | 23:50 |
| December | 21:42 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.