Cervantes

Mu Ara

Cervantes is a G-type (Yellow) star. It carries the designation Mu Ara.

Located approximately 50.6 light-years from Earth, Cervantes resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

Cervantes is classified as a spectral class G star (G-type (Yellow)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.12, Cervantes 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 yellow-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.694.

Propiedades físicas

Clase Espectral Class G — G-type (Yellow)
Índice de color (B−V) 0,694

Observación

Magnitud Aparente +5.12
Magnitud Absoluta 4,17
Distancia 50.6 ly

Posición

Ascensión recta 17h 44,15m
Declinación -51° 50,04′

Preguntas frecuentes

What type of star is Cervantes?
Cervantes is a Class G — G-type (Yellow) star.
How far is Cervantes from Earth?
Cervantes is approximately 50.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Cervantes with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.12, Cervantes is visible to the naked eye.