Guniibuu B

36 Oph

Guniibuu B is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 36 Oph.

Guniibuu B lies approximately 19.5 light-years from Earth, placing it within the Sun's local stellar neighborhood. This relatively short cosmic distance means the light reaching us today departed the star only about 19 years ago.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.07, Guniibuu B 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 yellow hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.850.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,850

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +5.07
Absolute Helligkeit 6,18
Entfernung 19.5 ly

Position

Rektaszension 17h 15,34m
Deklination -26° 36,19′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is Guniibuu B?
Guniibuu B is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is Guniibuu B from Earth?
Guniibuu B is approximately 19.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Guniibuu B with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.07, Guniibuu B is visible to the naked eye.