Alfirk

Alfirk is a B-type (Blue-White) star. It carries the designation 8Bet Cep.

Located approximately 685.2 light-years from Earth, Alfirk resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

Alfirk is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +3.23, Alfirk is visible to the naked eye under reasonably clear skies. It may require dark-sky conditions to be seen comfortably in areas with significant light pollution. Observers will note its blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.201.