27 Sco
27 Sco
27 Sco is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Scorpius. It carries the designation 27 Sco.
Located approximately 948.1 light-years from Earth, 27 Sco resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
27 Sco is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +5.48, 27 Sco 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 +1.606.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 1,606 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +5.48 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | -1,84 |
| Entfernung | 948 ly |
| Sternbild | Scorpius |
Position
| Rektaszension | 16h 57,19m |
| Deklination | -33° 15,57′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is 27 Sco?
27 Sco is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 27 Sco from Earth?
27 Sco is approximately 948.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 27 Sco with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.48, 27 Sco is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 27 Sco in?
27 Sco is located in the constellation Scorpius.