8 Cam
8 Cam
8 Cam is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 8 Cam.
Located approximately 575.2 light-years from Earth, 8 Cam resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
8 Cam is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
8 Cam has an apparent magnitude of +6.09, placing it beyond naked-eye visibility. A good pair of binoculars or a small telescope is required to observe this star. Observers will note its red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.462.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 1,462 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +6.09 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | -0,14 |
| Entfernung | 575 ly |
Position
| Rektaszension | 4h 59,77m |
| Deklination | 53° 9,33′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is 8 Cam?
8 Cam is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 8 Cam from Earth?
8 Cam is approximately 575.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 8 Cam with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.09, 8 Cam is not visible to the naked eye.