Chi Phe

Chi Phe

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

Located approximately 375.3 light-years from Earth, Chi Phe resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.15, Chi Phe 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.471.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,471

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +5.15
Absolute Helligkeit -0,16
Entfernung 375 ly

Position

Rektaszension 2h 1,71m
Deklination -44° 42,81′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is Chi Phe?
Chi Phe is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is Chi Phe from Earth?
Chi Phe is approximately 375.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Chi Phe with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.15, Chi Phe is visible to the naked eye.