Eta Pav

Eta Pav

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

Located approximately 352.2 light-years from Earth, Eta Pav resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

At an apparent magnitude of +3.61, Eta Pav 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 +1.161.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,161

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +3.61
Absolute Helligkeit -1,56
Entfernung 352 ly

Position

Rektaszension 17h 45,73m
Deklination -64° 43,43′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is Eta Pav?
Eta Pav is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is Eta Pav from Earth?
Eta Pav is approximately 352.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Eta Pav with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 3.61, Eta Pav is visible to the naked eye.