8 Her

8 Her

8 Her is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Hercules. It carries the designation 8 Her.

Located approximately 318.8 light-years from Earth, 8 Her resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

8 Her is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

8 Her has an apparent magnitude of +6.13, placing it beyond naked-eye visibility. A good pair of binoculars or a small telescope is required to observe this star. Observers will note its blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.003.

الخصائص الفيزيائية

النوع الطيفي A Class A — A-type (White)
مؤشر اللون (B−V) -0,003

الرصد

القدر الظاهري +6.13
القدر المطلق 1,18
المسافة 319 ly
الكوكبة Hercules

الموضع

المطلع المستقيم 16h 8,78m
الميل 17° 12,34′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 8 Her?
8 Her is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 8 Her from Earth?
8 Her is approximately 318.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 8 Her with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.13, 8 Her is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 8 Her in?
8 Her is located in the constellation Hercules.