70 Cyg

70 Cyg

70 Cyg is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Cygnus. It carries the designation 70 Cyg.

At a distance of roughly 1,305 light-years, 70 Cyg is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

70 Cyg is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.30, 70 Cyg 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 -0.140.

Propiedades físicas

Clase Espectral Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Índice de color (B−V) -0,140

Observación

Magnitud Aparente +5.30
Magnitud Absoluta -2,71
Distancia 1,305 ly
Constelación Cygnus

Posición

Ascensión recta 21h 27,36m
Declinación 37° 7,01′

Preguntas frecuentes

What type of star is 70 Cyg?
70 Cyg is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is 70 Cyg from Earth?
70 Cyg is approximately 1,304.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 70 Cyg with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.30, 70 Cyg is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 70 Cyg in?
70 Cyg is located in the constellation Cygnus.