8 Cam

8 Cam

8 Cam is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 8 Cam.

Located approximately 575.2 light-years from Earth, 8 Cam resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

8 Cam is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

8 Cam has an apparent magnitude of +6.09, placing it beyond naked-eye visibility. A good pair of binoculars or a small telescope is required to observe this star. Observers will note its red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.462.

Propiedades físicas

Clase Espectral Class K — K-type (Orange)
Índice de color (B−V) 1,462

Observación

Magnitud Aparente +6.09
Magnitud Absoluta -0,14
Distancia 575 ly

Posición

Ascensión recta 4h 59,77m
Declinación 53° 9,33′

Preguntas frecuentes

What type of star is 8 Cam?
8 Cam is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 8 Cam from Earth?
8 Cam is approximately 575.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 8 Cam with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.09, 8 Cam is not visible to the naked eye.