Felis

Felis is a K-type (Orange) star.

Located approximately 614.2 light-years from Earth, Felis resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +4.94, Felis 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 +1.559.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,559

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +4.94
Absolute Helligkeit -1,44
Entfernung 614 ly

Position

Rektaszension 9h 54,87m
Deklination -19° 0,56′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is Felis?
Felis is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is Felis from Earth?
Felis is approximately 614.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Felis with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.94, Felis is visible to the naked eye.