Omicron Persei

Atik (also Al Atik, from Arabic العاتق, DMG al - ʿ Atiq, the shoulder ') is the proper name of the star ο Persei (Omicron Persei ) in the constellation Perseus.

Atik belongs to the spectral class B2 and has an apparent magnitude of 3.9 m. It is 1,475 light years away from the Sun.

Coordinates for the equinox 2000:

  • Right Ascension: 03h 44min 19.126s
  • Declination: 32 ° 17 ' 17,784 "

Use in popular culture

In the animated series Futurama Omicron Persei 8 is the homeworld of the Omicronianer, a race of giant reptiles under her ruler, the Emperor choleric LRRR.

  • Individual fourth star size
  • Blue Giant ( type B)
  • Perseus ( constellation )
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