Gamma Persei is a star located in the constellation of Perseus. It is classified as a giant star and is approximately 45 light-years away from Earth. With a brightness of about 2.8 magnitude, it is one of the more prominent stars in its constellation. This star is part of a binary system, meaning it has a companion star orbiting around it. Gamma Persei is notable for its yellow hue, which is characteristic of its spectral type, and it plays a role in the mythology surrounding the Perseus constellation, often associated with the hero who defeated the monster Medusa.