8 Vul
8 Vul
8 Vul is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 8 Vul.
Located approximately 514.4 light-years from Earth, 8 Vul resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
8 Vul is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +5.82, 8 Vul 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 +1.023.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 1,023 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +5.82 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | -0,17 |
| Entfernung | 514 ly |
Position
| Rektaszension | 19h 28,95m |
| Deklination | 24° 46,12′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is 8 Vul?
8 Vul is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 8 Vul from Earth?
8 Vul is approximately 514.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 8 Vul with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.82, 8 Vul is visible to the naked eye.