9 Boo

9 Boo

9 Boo is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 9 Boo.

Located approximately 581.4 light-years from Earth, 9 Boo resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.02, 9 Boo 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 +1.441.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,441

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +5.02
Absolute Helligkeit -1,24
Entfernung 581 ly

Position

Rektaszension 13h 56,57m
Deklination 27° 29,52′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is 9 Boo?
9 Boo is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 9 Boo from Earth?
9 Boo is approximately 581.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 9 Boo with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.02, 9 Boo is visible to the naked eye.