9 Dra

9 Dra

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

Located approximately 624.8 light-years from Earth, 9 Dra resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.37, 9 Dra 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 +1.282.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,282

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +5.37
Absolute Helligkeit -1,04
Entfernung 625 ly

Position

Rektaszension 12h 59,92m
Deklination 66° 35,84′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is 9 Dra?
9 Dra is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 9 Dra from Earth?
9 Dra is approximately 624.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 9 Dra with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.37, 9 Dra is visible to the naked eye.