Alp Tuc

Alp Tuc

Alp Tuc is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation Alp Tuc.

Located approximately 199.7 light-years from Earth, Alp Tuc resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

At an apparent magnitude of +2.87, Alp Tuc is visible to the naked eye under reasonably clear skies. It may require dark-sky conditions to be seen comfortably in areas with significant light pollution. Observers will note its orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.390.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,390

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +2.87
Absolute Helligkeit -1,06
Entfernung 200 ly

Position

Rektaszension 22h 18,50m
Deklination -60° 15,58′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is Alp Tuc?
Alp Tuc is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is Alp Tuc from Earth?
Alp Tuc is approximately 199.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Alp Tuc with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 2.87, Alp Tuc is visible to the naked eye.