18 Lib
18 Lib
18 Lib is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 18 Lib.
Located approximately 310.0 light-years from Earth, 18 Lib resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
18 Lib is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +5.88, 18 Lib 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 +1.274.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | K Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 1,274 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +5.88 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | 0,99 |
| Entfernung | 310 ly |
Position
| Rektaszension | 14h 58,89m |
| Deklination | -11° 8,64′ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of star is 18 Lib?
18 Lib is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 18 Lib from Earth?
18 Lib is approximately 310.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 18 Lib with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.88, 18 Lib is visible to the naked eye.