16 Dra
16 Dra
16 Dra is a B-type (Blue-White) star. It carries the designation 16 Dra.
Located approximately 426.9 light-years from Earth, 16 Dra resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
16 Dra is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +5.53, 16 Dra sits near the limit of naked-eye visibility. It can be glimpsed without optical aid under dark skies, but binoculars will make observation much easier. Observers will note its blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.060.
الخصائص الفيزيائية
| النوع الطيفي | B Class B — B-type (Blue-White) |
| مؤشر اللون (B−V) | -0,060 |
الرصد
| القدر الظاهري | +5.53 |
| القدر المطلق | -0,06 |
| المسافة | 427 ly |
الموضع
| المطلع المستقيم | 16h 36,19m |
| الميل | 52° 54,00′ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of star is 16 Dra?
16 Dra is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is 16 Dra from Earth?
16 Dra is approximately 426.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 16 Dra with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.53, 16 Dra is visible to the naked eye.