79 Cyg

79 Cyg

79 Cyg is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Cygnus. It carries the designation 79 Cyg.

Located approximately 274.5 light-years from Earth, 79 Cyg resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.69, 79 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 -0.010.

Propiedades físicas

Clase Espectral Class A — A-type (White)
Índice de color (B−V) -0,010

Observación

Magnitud Aparente +5.69
Magnitud Absoluta 1,06
Distancia 275 ly
Constelación Cygnus

Posición

Ascensión recta 21h 43,43m
Declinación 38° 17,02′

Preguntas frecuentes

What type of star is 79 Cyg?
79 Cyg is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 79 Cyg from Earth?
79 Cyg is approximately 274.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 79 Cyg with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.69, 79 Cyg is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 79 Cyg in?
79 Cyg is located in the constellation Cygnus.