70 Oph

70 Oph is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 70 Oph.

70 Oph lies approximately 16.6 light-years from Earth, placing it within the Sun's local stellar neighborhood. This relatively short cosmic distance means the light reaching us today departed the star only about 16 years ago.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +4.03, 70 Oph 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 yellow hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.860.