Heka

39Lam Ori

Heka is a O-type (Blue) star located in the constellation Orion. It carries the designation 39Lam Ori.

At a distance of roughly 1,098 light-years, Heka is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

Heka is classified as a spectral class O star (O-type (Blue)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +3.39, Heka 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 -0.160.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class O — O-type (Blue)
Farbindex (B−V) -0,160

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +3.39
Absolute Helligkeit -4,25
Entfernung 1,098 ly
Sternbild Orion

Position

Rektaszension 5h 35,14m
Deklination 9° 56,05′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is Heka?
Heka is a Class O — O-type (Blue) star.
How far is Heka from Earth?
Heka is approximately 1,098.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Heka with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 3.39, Heka is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Heka in?
Heka is located in the constellation Orion.