5 Lyn

5 Lyn

5 Lyn is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 5 Lyn.

Located approximately 626.0 light-years from Earth, 5 Lyn resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.21, 5 Lyn 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 +1.538.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,538

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +5.21
Absolute Helligkeit -1,21
Entfernung 626 ly

Position

Rektaszension 6h 26,81m
Deklination 58° 25,04′

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What type of star is 5 Lyn?
5 Lyn is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 5 Lyn from Earth?
5 Lyn is approximately 626.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 5 Lyn with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.21, 5 Lyn is visible to the naked eye.