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.