66 Aur

66 Aur

66 Aur is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 66 Aur.

At a distance of roughly 1,208 light-years, 66 Aur is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

66 Aur is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.23, 66 Aur 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.249.

الخصائص الفيزيائية

النوع الطيفي Class K — K-type (Orange)
مؤشر اللون (B−V) 1,249

الرصد

القدر الظاهري +5.23
القدر المطلق -2,61
المسافة 1,208 ly

الموضع

المطلع المستقيم 7h 24,14m
الميل 40° 40,34′

الأسئلة الشائعة

What type of star is 66 Aur?
66 Aur is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 66 Aur from Earth?
66 Aur is approximately 1,208.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 66 Aur with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.23, 66 Aur is visible to the naked eye.