Alruba

Alruba is a A-type (White) star.

Located approximately 532.9 light-years from Earth, Alruba resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.75, Alruba 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 +0.017.

Propiedades físicas

Clase Espectral Class A — A-type (White)
Índice de color (B−V) 0,017

Observación

Magnitud Aparente +5.75
Magnitud Absoluta -0,32
Distancia 533 ly

Posición

Ascensión recta 17h 43,99m
Declinación 53° 48,10′

Preguntas frecuentes

What type of star is Alruba?
Alruba is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is Alruba from Earth?
Alruba is approximately 532.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Alruba with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.75, Alruba is visible to the naked eye.