Chi Oct

Chi Oct

Chi Oct is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation Chi Oct.

Located approximately 256.8 light-years from Earth, Chi Oct resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.29, Chi Oct 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.304.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,304

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +5.29
Absolute Helligkeit 0,81
Entfernung 257 ly

Position

Rektaszension 18h 54,79m
Deklination -87° 36,35′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is Chi Oct?
Chi Oct is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is Chi Oct from Earth?
Chi Oct is approximately 256.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Chi Oct with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.29, Chi Oct is visible to the naked eye.