8The Del

8The Del

8The Del is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 8The Del.

At a distance of roughly 2,013 light-years, 8The Del is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.69, 8The Del 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.509.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,509

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +5.69
Absolute Helligkeit -3,26
Entfernung 2,013 ly

Position

Rektaszension 20h 38,73m
Deklination 13° 18,91′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is 8The Del?
8The Del is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 8The Del from Earth?
8The Del is approximately 2,013.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 8The Del with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.69, 8The Del is visible to the naked eye.