40 Boo
40 Boo
40 Boo is a F-type (Yellow-White) star. It carries the designation 40 Boo.
Located approximately 167.9 light-years from Earth, 40 Boo resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
40 Boo is classified as a spectral class F star (F-type (Yellow-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +5.64, 40 Boo 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 white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.336.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | F Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 0,336 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +5.64 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | 2,08 |
| Entfernung | 168 ly |
Position
| Rektaszension | 14h 59,62m |
| Deklination | 39° 15,92′ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of star is 40 Boo?
40 Boo is a Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) star.
How far is 40 Boo from Earth?
40 Boo is approximately 168.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 40 Boo with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.64, 40 Boo is visible to the naked eye.