Caph is a faint, distant star located within the constellation Cassiopeia. It is a relatively young star, designated with the catalog code CMa, and currently observed with an apparent magnitude of just 2.28. Interestingly, Caph’s distance is roughly 140 l

Star Caph's recognisable presence arises from a combination of factors. It orbits the center of the Cassiopeia constellation, and its position relative to its surroundings allows for relatively bright and enduring light. The star’s consistent visibility—especially at this age—contributes to its enduring feature across millennia. Importantly, Caph’s spectral class and colour are currently unknown and offer limited further detail.

Considering a personal dedication, the choice of Caph might resonate with someone seeking a subtle yet enduring presence in the night sky. Perhaps it symbolizes a guiding point—a constant light in the darkness—as years pass. It is a star both significant in its position and relatively low intensity—requiring careful observation to appreciate it's subtleties and characteristics.

It's worth noting that the star's exact position and characteristics will be continuously refined by observation, ensuring the precise details of Caph’s character are known, expanding the scope of its place in the cosmic map.

How to see it

Caph has a visual magnitude of about 2.28: under a reasonably dark sky it is typically reachable with the unaided eye.

Sky position

Equatorial coordinates for Caph: right ascension 0h 9m 10s, declination +59° 8′ 59″ (J2000), in the region of the Cassiopeia constellation (IAU figure Cas).

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Catalog context

Caph. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as Bayer/Flamsteed designation 11Bet Cas, HIP 746, HD 432, Gaia DR3 HYG-HIP-746. In the SkyKeepsake Cassiopeia (Cas) browse hub it sits with other stars of the same IAU figure.

Catalog identifiers

Gaia

Gaia DR3 HYG-HIP-746

HIP

746

HD

432

gaia_dr3

HYG-HIP-746

Bayer / Flamsteed

11Bet Cas

Also known as

• 11Bet Cas
• Gaia DR3 TOP 5M HYG-HIP-746
• Gl 8
• HD 432
• HIP 746
• HYG-HIP-746

Observed properties

Visual magnitude

2.28