Bet Ara

Bet Ara

Bet Ara is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation Bet Ara.

Located approximately 645.9 light-years from Earth, Bet Ara resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

At an apparent magnitude of +2.84, Bet Ara 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.479.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,479

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +2.84
Absolute Helligkeit -3,64
Entfernung 646 ly

Position

Rektaszension 17h 25,30m
Deklination -55° 31,79′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is Bet Ara?
Bet Ara is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is Bet Ara from Earth?
Bet Ara is approximately 645.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Bet Ara with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 2.84, Bet Ara is visible to the naked eye.