78 Peg
78 Peg
78 Peg is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Pegasus. It carries the designation 78 Peg.
Located approximately 224.3 light-years from Earth, 78 Peg resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
78 Peg is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +4.93, 78 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 yellow hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.935.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 0,935 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +4.93 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | 0,74 |
| Entfernung | 224 ly |
| Sternbild | Pegasus |
Position
| Rektaszension | 23h 43,99m |
| Deklination | 29° 21,69′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is 78 Peg?
78 Peg is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 78 Peg from Earth?
78 Peg is approximately 224.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 78 Peg with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.93, 78 Peg is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 78 Peg in?
78 Peg is located in the constellation Pegasus.