Alshat
8Nu Cap
Alshat is a B-type (Blue-White) star. It carries the designation 8Nu Cap.
Located approximately 253.2 light-years from Earth, Alshat resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
Alshat is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +4.77, Alshat 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 hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.047.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class B — B-type (Blue-White) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | -0,047 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +4.77 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | 0,32 |
| Entfernung | 253 ly |
Position
| Rektaszension | 20h 20,66m |
| Deklination | -12° 45,54′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is Alshat?
Alshat is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is Alshat from Earth?
Alshat is approximately 253.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Alshat with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.77, Alshat is visible to the naked eye.