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|type= | |type= B8 main sequence, K0 subgiant, A or F-type main sequence | ||
|magnitude= | |magnitude=2.12 | ||
|bodies=At least 1 | |bodies=At least 1 | ||
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|events= | |events=[[Algolis Invasion]] | ||
|affiliation=[[Unified Earth Government]] | |affiliation=[[Unified Earth Government]] | ||
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'''Algol''', also called '''Beta Persei''', is a planetary system.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P50|Enc22|Page=50}} | '''Algol''', also called '''Beta Persei''', is a three-star planetary system that was historically called the "Demon Star", located approximately 94 light years from Earth.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P50|Enc22|Page=50}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Wikipedia|URL=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algol|Site=Wikipedia|Page=Algol}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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There is more information available on this subject at Algol system on the English Wikipedia. |
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| Location overview | |
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Constellation: |
Perseus |
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Distance from Sol: |
~94 LY |
| Stellar overview | |
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Spectral type: |
B8 main sequence, K0 subgiant, A or F-type main sequence |
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Absolute magnitude: |
2.12 |
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Orbiting planets: |
At least 1 |
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Algol, also called Beta Persei, is a three-star planetary system that was historically called the "Demon Star", located approximately 94 light years from Earth.[1][2]
Overview
Planetary system
History
In 2475, humanity colonized the Algol system, establishing a colony on Algolis. The colony was attacked by the Covenant in 2549,[1] some time prior to March 28.[Note 1]
List of appearances
- Halo Legends
- Prototype (First appearance)
- Halo: Evolutions
- Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian (Mentioned only)
- Halo Wars 2
- Halo: Rise of Atriox
- Halo Infinite (Indirect mention)
Notes
Sources
- ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 50
- ^ Wikipedia, Algol
