6 Eri
6 Eri
6 Eri is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 6 Eri.
Located approximately 662.9 light-years from Earth, 6 Eri resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
6 Eri is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +5.82, 6 Eri 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 +1.334.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 1,334 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +5.82 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | -0,72 |
| Entfernung | 663 ly |
Position
| Rektaszension | 2h 58,10m |
| Deklination | -23° 36,36′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is 6 Eri?
6 Eri is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 6 Eri from Earth?
6 Eri is approximately 662.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 6 Eri with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.82, 6 Eri is visible to the naked eye.