Eta Men

Eta Men

Eta Men is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation Eta Men.

Located approximately 668.4 light-years from Earth, Eta Men resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.47, Eta Men 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 +1.518.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,518

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +5.47
Absolute Helligkeit -1,09
Entfernung 668 ly

Position

Rektaszension 4h 55,19m
Deklination -74° 56,21′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is Eta Men?
Eta Men is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is Eta Men from Earth?
Eta Men is approximately 668.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Eta Men with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.47, Eta Men is visible to the naked eye.