Gam Lup

Gam Lup

Gam Lup is a B-type (Blue-White) star. It carries the designation Gam Lup.

Located approximately 420.9 light-years from Earth, Gam Lup resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

At an apparent magnitude of +2.80, Gam Lup 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 blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.216.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Farbindex (B−V) -0,216

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +2.80
Absolute Helligkeit -2,75
Entfernung 421 ly

Position

Rektaszension 15h 35,14m
Deklination -41° 10,01′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is Gam Lup?
Gam Lup is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is Gam Lup from Earth?
Gam Lup is approximately 420.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Gam Lup with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 2.80, Gam Lup is visible to the naked eye.