Mira
United States · IllinoisUS
Binary star in the constellation Cetus
Mira, pronounced, is a binary star in the constellation Cetus. It has the Bayer designation Omicron Ceti, which is Latinized from ο Ceti, and abbreviated Omicron Cet or ο Cet. The system consists of a variable red giant along with a white dwarf companion. Mira A is a pulsating variable star and was the first non-supernova variable star discovered, with the possible exception of Algol. It is the prototype of the Mira variables. The system lies at a distance of 300 light-years.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 40.084, -88.162
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Elevation
- 692 m
Overview of Mira
Mira — a destination in Illinois, United States — is worth a place on your map. Mira is strongest on water sports. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 692 metres.
Things to do in Mira
Water Sports in Mira
(1)Our data lists Kiteboarding as water sports options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Mira.
Getting there & around
Small places like Mira are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Illinois. Time zone: America/Chicago.
Similar destinations
Places near Mira that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mira known for?
- Mira, in Illinois, United States, is best known for water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Mira?
- Recorded activities in Mira include Kiteboarding. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Mira located?
- Mira is located in Illinois, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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