8 Leo

8 Leo

8 Leo is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Leo. It carries the designation 8 Leo.

At a distance of roughly 1,161 light-years, 8 Leo is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

8 Leo is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.73, 8 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 +1.223.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,223

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +5.73
Absolute Helligkeit -2,03
Entfernung 1,161 ly
Sternbild Leo

Position

Rektaszension 9h 37,04m
Deklination 16° 26,28′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is 8 Leo?
8 Leo is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 8 Leo from Earth?
8 Leo is approximately 1,160.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 8 Leo with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.73, 8 Leo is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 8 Leo in?
8 Leo is located in the constellation Leo.