Menkib

Menkib is a O-type (Blue) star located in the constellation Perseus. It carries the designation 46Xi Per.

At a distance of roughly 1,245 light-years, Menkib is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

Menkib is classified as a spectral class O star (O-type (Blue)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +3.98, Menkib 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-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.016.