86 Leo

86 Leo

86 Leo is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Leo. It carries the designation 86 Leo.

Located approximately 314.8 light-years from Earth, 86 Leo resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.54, 86 Leo 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 +1.056.

Propiedades físicas

Clase Espectral Class K — K-type (Orange)
Índice de color (B−V) 1,056

Observación

Magnitud Aparente +5.54
Magnitud Absoluta 0,62
Distancia 315 ly
Constelación Leo

Posición

Ascensión recta 11h 30,48m
Declinación 18° 24,59′

Preguntas frecuentes

What type of star is 86 Leo?
86 Leo is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 86 Leo from Earth?
86 Leo is approximately 314.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 86 Leo with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.54, 86 Leo is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 86 Leo in?
86 Leo is located in the constellation Leo.