6 Leo
6 Leo
6 Leo is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Leo. It carries the designation 6 Leo.
Located approximately 499.5 light-years from Earth, 6 Leo resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
6 Leo is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +5.07, 6 Leo 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 +1.364.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 1,364 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +5.07 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | -0,86 |
| Entfernung | 499 ly |
| Sternbild | Leo |
Position
| Rektaszension | 9h 31,96m |
| Deklination | 9° 42,95′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is 6 Leo?
6 Leo is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 6 Leo from Earth?
6 Leo is approximately 499.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 6 Leo with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.07, 6 Leo is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 6 Leo in?
6 Leo is located in the constellation Leo.