6 Crv

6 Crv

6 Crv is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 6 Crv.

Located approximately 331.1 light-years from Earth, 6 Crv resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.66, 6 Crv 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 +1.153.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,153

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +5.66
Absolute Helligkeit 0,63
Entfernung 331 ly

Position

Rektaszension 12h 23,36m
Deklination -24° 50,44′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is 6 Crv?
6 Crv is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 6 Crv from Earth?
6 Crv is approximately 331.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 6 Crv with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.66, 6 Crv is visible to the naked eye.