Eta Hor

Eta Hor

Eta Hor is a A-type (White) star. It carries the designation Eta Hor.

Located approximately 148.6 light-years from Earth, Eta Hor resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

Eta Hor is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.30, Eta Hor 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-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.289.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class A — A-type (White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,289

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +5.30
Absolute Helligkeit 2,01
Entfernung 149 ly

Position

Rektaszension 2h 37,41m
Deklination -52° 32,59′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is Eta Hor?
Eta Hor is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is Eta Hor from Earth?
Eta Hor is approximately 148.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Eta Hor with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.30, Eta Hor is visible to the naked eye.