Alphecca

5Alp CrB

Alphecca is a A-type (White) star. It carries the designation 5Alp CrB.

Located approximately 75.0 light-years from Earth, Alphecca resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

At an apparent magnitude of +2.22, Alphecca is visible to the naked eye under reasonably clear skies. It may require dark-sky conditions to be seen comfortably in areas with significant light pollution. Observers will note its blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.032.

Propiedades físicas

Clase Espectral Class A — A-type (White)
Índice de color (B−V) 0,032

Observación

Magnitud Aparente +2.22
Magnitud Absoluta 0,41
Distancia 75.0 ly

Posición

Ascensión recta 15h 34,69m
Declinación 26° 42,88′

Preguntas frecuentes

What type of star is Alphecca?
Alphecca is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is Alphecca from Earth?
Alphecca is approximately 75.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Alphecca with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 2.22, Alphecca is visible to the naked eye.