Eps Col

Eps Col

Eps Col is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation Eps Col.

Located approximately 263.2 light-years from Earth, Eps Col resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

At an apparent magnitude of +3.86, Eps Col 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.130.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,130

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +3.86
Absolute Helligkeit -0,68
Entfernung 263 ly

Position

Rektaszension 5h 31,21m
Deklination -35° 28,23′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is Eps Col?
Eps Col is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is Eps Col from Earth?
Eps Col is approximately 263.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Eps Col with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 3.86, Eps Col is visible to the naked eye.