Gam Men

Gam Men

Gam Men is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation Gam Men.

Located approximately 102.3 light-years from Earth, Gam Men resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.18, Gam Men 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.130.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,130

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +5.18
Absolute Helligkeit 2,70
Entfernung 102 ly

Position

Rektaszension 5h 31,88m
Deklination -76° 20,46′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is Gam Men?
Gam Men is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is Gam Men from Earth?
Gam Men is approximately 102.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Gam Men with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.18, Gam Men is visible to the naked eye.