Miram is a small, luminous, and fascinating star located in the constellation Per. Classified as magnitude 3.145, Miram is a relatively faint star, possessing a measured distance of 998.7 light years. Its observed parclkallaxie is 3.266 mas/yr, a low valu
Miram is recognized as a strikingly distinctive landmark in the night sky, primarily due to its bright, steady luminosity and prominent position within the Per constellation. Its relatively low magnitude puts it squarely in the realm of small, easily identifiable stars. Unlike many more luminous giants or supergiants, Miram primarily functions as a standard for brightness in astronomical catalogues.
The choice of Miram as a symbolic point of dedication offers a distinct aesthetic – perhaps representing a beacon of enduring light or the gentle yet persistent force of celestial observation. A connection to such a steady presence might emphasize the importance of quiet reflection and continuous measurement within the universe.
The very short period of its observable life implies a deliberate choice, an element of cosmic design suggesting a unique destiny. It represents the beauty of simple, regular brightness, defying any overwhelming spectacle.
How to see it
Miram has a visual magnitude of about 3.14: under a reasonably dark sky it is typically reachable with the unaided eye.
Sky position
Equatorial coordinates for Miram: right ascension 2h 50m 42s, declination +55° 53′ 44″ (J2000), in the region of the Perseus constellation (IAU figure Per).
Catalog context
Miram. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as Bayer/Flamsteed designation 15Eta Per, HIP 13268, HD 17506, Gaia DR3 454491381981202944. In the SkyKeepsake Perseus (Per) browse hub it sits with other stars of the same IAU figure.
Catalog identifiers
- Gaia
- Gaia DR3 454491381981202944
- HIP
- 13268
- HD
- 17506
- gaia_dr3
- 454491381981202944
- Bayer / Flamsteed
- 15Eta Per
Also known as
- 15Eta Per
- Gaia DR3 TOP 5M 454491381981202944
- HD 17506
- HIP 13268
Observed properties
- Visual magnitude
- 3.14