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.