Gienah
4Gam Crv
Gienah is a B-type (Blue-White) star. It carries the designation 4Gam Crv.
Located approximately 153.6 light-years from Earth, Gienah resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
Gienah is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
At an apparent magnitude of +2.58, Gienah 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 -0.107.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class B — B-type (Blue-White) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | -0,107 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +2.58 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | -0,78 |
| Entfernung | 154 ly |
Position
| Rektaszension | 12h 15,81m |
| Deklination | -17° 32,52′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is Gienah?
Gienah is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is Gienah from Earth?
Gienah is approximately 153.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Gienah with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 2.58, Gienah is visible to the naked eye.