Muphrid (8Eta Boo) — Coma Berenices · Gaia DR3 HYG-HIP-67927

Muphrid, a star of moderate brightness, lies embedded within the Com constellation, located approximately 208.6712 degrees and 18.3977 degrees north of equator. This faint star is categorized as a variable star with a visual magnitude of 2.68. It’s identi

In the cosmic tapestry, Muphrid presents a compelling case for continued observation, often exhibiting subtle fluctuations in brightness. Its defining characteristic is its variable nature, a remarkable phenomenon that draws the eye as its luminosity wax and wane. The stars characteristics imply it exhibits a long lifespan, allowing its light to radiate for many epochs and providing fascinating historical perspectives for astronomers. This long period of continuous illumination allows it to appear as a reliable point of reference in the sky.

Few observers today would dedicate specific contemplation to Muphrid, considering its position within a relatively young and dynamic part of the Milky Way galaxy. For many, its unremarkable brightness and prolonged light output have fostered a quiet admiration. Rather than pursuing grand narratives of cosmic significance, its consistent, albeit modest, existence serves a simple and tangible beauty, offering a momentary pause within a boundless expanse.

How to see it

Muphrid has a visual magnitude of about 2.68: under a reasonably dark sky it is typically reachable with the unaided eye.

Sky position

Equatorial coordinates for Muphrid: right ascension 13h 54m 41s, declination +18° 23′ 52″ (J2000), in the region of the Coma Berenices constellation (IAU figure Com).

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Catalog context

Muphrid. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as Bayer/Flamsteed designation 8Eta Boo, HIP 67927, HD 121370, Gaia DR3 HYG-HIP-67927. In the SkyKeepsake Coma Berenices (Com) browse hub it sits with other stars of the same IAU figure.

Catalog identifiers

Gaia: Gaia DR3 HYG-HIP-67927
HIP: 67927
HD: 121370
gaia_dr3: HYG-HIP-67927
Bayer / Flamsteed: 8Eta Boo

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Observed properties

Visual magnitude: 2.68