15 Leo

15 Leo

15 Leo is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Leo. It carries the designation 15 Leo.

Located approximately 159.9 light-years from Earth, 15 Leo resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

15 Leo is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.64, 15 Leo 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 blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.111.

Propiedades físicas

Clase Espectral Class A — A-type (White)
Índice de color (B−V) 0,111

Observación

Magnitud Aparente +5.64
Magnitud Absoluta 2,19
Distancia 160 ly
Constelación Leo

Posición

Ascensión recta 9h 43,55m
Declinación 29° 58,47′

Preguntas frecuentes

What type of star is 15 Leo?
15 Leo is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 15 Leo from Earth?
15 Leo is approximately 159.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 15 Leo with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.64, 15 Leo is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 15 Leo in?
15 Leo is located in the constellation Leo.