Eta Mic
Eta Mic
Eta Mic is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation Eta Mic.
Located approximately 712.1 light-years from Earth, Eta Mic resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
Eta Mic is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +5.55, Eta Mic 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 +1.350.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 1,350 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +5.55 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | -1,15 |
| Entfernung | 712 ly |
Position
| Rektaszension | 21h 6,43m |
| Deklination | -41° 23,16′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is Eta Mic?
Eta Mic is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is Eta Mic from Earth?
Eta Mic is approximately 712.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Eta Mic with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.55, Eta Mic is visible to the naked eye.