51 Aur
51 Aur
51 Aur is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 51 Aur.
Located approximately 488.3 light-years from Earth, 51 Aur resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
51 Aur is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +5.70, 51 Aur 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 +1.367.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 1,367 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +5.70 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | -0,18 |
| Entfernung | 488 ly |
Position
| Rektaszension | 6h 38,66m |
| Deklination | 39° 23,45′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is 51 Aur?
51 Aur is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 51 Aur from Earth?
51 Aur is approximately 488.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 51 Aur with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.70, 51 Aur is visible to the naked eye.