55 Peg

55 Peg

55 Peg is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Pegasus. It carries the designation 55 Peg.

Located approximately 328.8 light-years from Earth, 55 Peg resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

55 Peg is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.54, 55 Peg 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 +1.559.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class M — M-type (Red)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,559

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +4.54
Absolute Helligkeit -0,48
Entfernung 329 ly
Sternbild Pegasus

Position

Rektaszension 23h 7,00m
Deklination 9° 24,57′

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What type of star is 55 Peg?
55 Peg is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is 55 Peg from Earth?
55 Peg is approximately 328.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 55 Peg with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.54, 55 Peg is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 55 Peg in?
55 Peg is located in the constellation Pegasus.