Perseus is a constellation in the northern sky, being named after the Greek mythological hero Perseus. It is one of the 48 ancient constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy, and among the 88 modern constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union.

Name: The Hero

Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly): 0

Brightest star: α Per (Mirfak) (1.79^m)

Meteor showers: Perseids; September Perseids

Right ascension: 3^h

Stars: Algol, Alpha Persei, Rho Persei, Zeta Persei, Eta Persei, MORE