Gam Col
Gam Col
Gam Col is a B-type (Blue-White) star. It carries the designation Gam Col.
Located approximately 869.8 light-years from Earth, Gam Col resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
Gam Col is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +4.36, Gam Col 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 -0.165.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class B — B-type (Blue-White) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | -0,165 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +4.36 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | -2,77 |
| Entfernung | 870 ly |
Position
| Rektaszension | 5h 57,54m |
| Deklination | -35° 17,00′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is Gam Col?
Gam Col is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is Gam Col from Earth?
Gam Col is approximately 869.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Gam Col with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.36, Gam Col is visible to the naked eye.