9 Her

9 Her

9 Her is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Hercules. It carries the designation 9 Her.

Located approximately 397.3 light-years from Earth, 9 Her resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.46, 9 Her 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.472.

الخصائص الفيزيائية

النوع الطيفي K Class K — K-type (Orange)
مؤشر اللون (B−V) 1,472

الرصد

القدر الظاهري +5.46
القدر المطلق 0,03
المسافة 397 ly
الكوكبة Hercules

الموضع

المطلع المستقيم 16h 13,26m
الميل 5° 1,27′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 9 Her?
9 Her is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 9 Her from Earth?
9 Her is approximately 397.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 9 Her with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.46, 9 Her is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 9 Her in?
9 Her is located in the constellation Hercules.