Acubens
65Alp Cnc
Acubens is a A-type (White) star. It carries the designation 65Alp Cnc.
Located approximately 188.3 light-years from Earth, Acubens resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
Acubens is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +4.26, Acubens 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-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.141.
Propiedades físicas
| Clase Espectral | Class A — A-type (White) |
| Índice de color (B−V) | 0,141 |
Observación
| Magnitud Aparente | +4.26 |
| Magnitud Absoluta | 0,45 |
| Distancia | 188 ly |
Posición
| Ascensión recta | 8h 58,49m |
| Declinación | 11° 51,46′ |
Preguntas frecuentes
What type of star is Acubens?
Acubens is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is Acubens from Earth?
Acubens is approximately 188.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Acubens with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.26, Acubens is visible to the naked eye.