Algol vs Mirfak
| Özellik | Algol | Mirfak |
|---|---|---|
| Adlandırma | 26Bet Per | 33Alp Per |
| Takımyıldız | Perseus | Perseus |
| Spektral Sınıf | Class B — B-type (Blue-White) | Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) |
| Görünür Parlaklık | +2.09 | +1.79 |
| Mutlak Parlaklık | -0,11 | -4,17 |
| Mesafe | 89.9 ly | 506 ly |
| Kütle | N/A | N/A |
| Yarıçap | N/A | N/A |
| Sıcaklık | N/A | N/A |
| Parlaklık | N/A | N/A |
Temel Farklılıklar
- ◆ Both are prominent stars in Perseus and are often observed together.
- ◆ Mirfak is a yellow-white supergiant and the brightest member of the Alpha Persei Cluster.
- ◆ Algol is the famous Demon Star — the prototype eclipsing binary variable.
- ◆ Algol varies in brightness every 2.87 days; Mirfak does not show significant variability.
- ◆ Mirfak is farther away at ~510 light-years; Algol is ~93 light-years from Earth.