Eta Mus

Eta Mus

Eta Mus is a B-type (Blue-White) star. It carries the designation Eta Mus.

Located approximately 382.8 light-years from Earth, Eta Mus resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

Eta Mus is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.79, Eta Mus 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 hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.078.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Farbindex (B−V) -0,078

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +4.79
Absolute Helligkeit -0,56
Entfernung 383 ly

Position

Rektaszension 13h 15,25m
Deklination -67° 53,68′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is Eta Mus?
Eta Mus is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is Eta Mus from Earth?
Eta Mus is approximately 382.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Eta Mus with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.79, Eta Mus is visible to the naked eye.