9 Sgr

9 Sgr

9 Sgr is a O-type (Blue) star located in the constellation Sagittarius. It carries the designation 9 Sgr.

9 Sgr is an extraordinarily remote star, situated approximately 326,156 light-years from Earth.

9 Sgr is classified as a spectral class O star (O-type (Blue)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.89, 9 Sgr 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 blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.031.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class O — O-type (Blue)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,031

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +5.89
Absolute Helligkeit -14,11
Entfernung 326,156 ly
Sternbild Sagittarius

Position

Rektaszension 18h 3,87m
Deklination -24° 21,64′

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What type of star is 9 Sgr?
9 Sgr is a Class O — O-type (Blue) star.
How far is 9 Sgr from Earth?
9 Sgr is approximately 326,156.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 9 Sgr with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.89, 9 Sgr is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 9 Sgr in?
9 Sgr is located in the constellation Sagittarius.