68 Gem

68 Gem

68 Gem is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Gemini. It carries the designation 68 Gem.

Located approximately 423.6 light-years from Earth, 68 Gem resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

68 Gem is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.27, 68 Gem 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-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.055.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class A — A-type (White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,055

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +5.27
Absolute Helligkeit -0,30
Entfernung 424 ly
Sternbild Gemini

Position

Rektaszension 7h 33,61m
Deklination 15° 49,60′

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What type of star is 68 Gem?
68 Gem is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 68 Gem from Earth?
68 Gem is approximately 423.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 68 Gem with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.27, 68 Gem is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 68 Gem in?
68 Gem is located in the constellation Gemini.