6 Pup
6 Pup
6 Pup is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 6 Pup.
Located approximately 254.6 light-years from Earth, 6 Pup resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
6 Pup is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +5.17, 6 Pup 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.282.
Propiedades físicas
| Clase Espectral | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Índice de color (B−V) | 1,282 |
Observación
| Magnitud Aparente | +5.17 |
| Magnitud Absoluta | 0,71 |
| Distancia | 255 ly |
Posición
| Ascensión recta | 7h 49,69m |
| Declinación | -17° 13,70′ |
Preguntas frecuentes
What type of star is 6 Pup?
6 Pup is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 6 Pup from Earth?
6 Pup is approximately 254.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 6 Pup with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.17, 6 Pup is visible to the naked eye.