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Proper Names	Al Fakhbir, Alphecher
Bayer Designation	Gamma Persei
Flamsteed Number	23 Persei
HR (BSC)	915
HD	18925
Constellation	Perseus
Right Ascension	3h 4m 48s
Declination	+53° 30' 23"
Distance	243 light years 75 parsecs
Magnitude	Apparent: +2.9 Absolute: -1.4
Spectral Class	G8III yellow giant
Optimum Visibility	November (Usually visible from northern latitudes)

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