16 Peg
16 Peg
16 Peg is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Pegasus. It carries the designation 16 Peg.
Located approximately 632.1 light-years from Earth, 16 Peg resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
16 Peg is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +5.09, 16 Peg 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 hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.155.
Propiedades físicas
| Clase Espectral | Class B — B-type (Blue-White) |
| Índice de color (B−V) | -0,155 |
Observación
| Magnitud Aparente | +5.09 |
| Magnitud Absoluta | -1,35 |
| Distancia | 632 ly |
| Constelación | Pegasus |
Posición
| Ascensión recta | 21h 53,06m |
| Declinación | 25° 55,51′ |
Preguntas frecuentes
What type of star is 16 Peg?
16 Peg is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is 16 Peg from Earth?
16 Peg is approximately 632.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 16 Peg with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.09, 16 Peg is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 16 Peg in?
16 Peg is located in the constellation Pegasus.