Xi Persei is a binary star system located in the constellation of Perseus. It is approximately 82 light-years away from Earth and consists of two stars that orbit each other. The primary star is a yellow-white giant, while the secondary star is a smaller, cooler star. The system is notable for its brightness, with an apparent magnitude of around 4.5, making it visible to the naked eye. Xi Persei is part of a rich area of the night sky, surrounded by other stars and celestial objects in the Perseus constellation, which is known for its beautiful star clusters.