Fafnir

42 Dra

Fafnir is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 42 Dra.

Located approximately 314.8 light-years from Earth, Fafnir resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +4.82, Fafnir 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 +1.179.

الخصائص الفيزيائية

النوع الطيفي Class K — K-type (Orange)
مؤشر اللون (B−V) 1,179

الرصد

القدر الظاهري +4.82
القدر المطلق -0,10
المسافة 315 ly

الموضع

المطلع المستقيم 18h 25,98m
الميل 65° 33,81′

الأسئلة الشائعة

What type of star is Fafnir?
Fafnir is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is Fafnir from Earth?
Fafnir is approximately 314.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Fafnir with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.82, Fafnir is visible to the naked eye.