51 Cyg
51 Cyg
51 Cyg is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Cygnus. It carries the designation 51 Cyg.
At a distance of roughly 1,274 light-years, 51 Cyg is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.
51 Cyg is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +5.41, 51 Cyg 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 blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.107.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class B — B-type (Blue-White) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | -0,107 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +5.41 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | -2,55 |
| Entfernung | 1,274 ly |
| Sternbild | Cygnus |
Position
| Rektaszension | 20h 42,21m |
| Deklination | 50° 20,40′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is 51 Cyg?
51 Cyg is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is 51 Cyg from Earth?
51 Cyg is approximately 1,274.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 51 Cyg with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.41, 51 Cyg is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 51 Cyg in?
51 Cyg is located in the constellation Cygnus.