Mirfak is the brightest star in the constellation Perseus and is also known as Alpha Persei. It is approximately 590 light-years away from Earth and is classified as a yellow supergiant star. Mirfak has a surface temperature of around 7,500 Kelvin and is about 1,000 times more luminous than the Sun. This star is part of a group of stars that form the Perseus constellation, which is visible in the northern hemisphere during the winter months. Mirfak is often used by astronomers as a reference point for locating other celestial objects in the night sky.