Fomalhaut

24Alp PsA

Fomalhaut is a A-type (White) star. It carries the designation 24Alp PsA.

Fomalhaut lies approximately 25.1 light-years from Earth, placing it within the Sun's local stellar neighborhood. This relatively short cosmic distance means the light reaching us today departed the star only about 25 years ago.

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

Fomalhaut has an apparent magnitude of +1.17, making it a bright and prominent star that is readily visible to the naked eye. It is one of the more conspicuous stars in its region of the sky. Observers will note its blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.145.

Propiedades físicas

Clase Espectral Class A — A-type (White)
Índice de color (B−V) 0,145

Observación

Magnitud Aparente +1.17
Magnitud Absoluta 1,74
Distancia 25.1 ly

Posición

Ascensión recta 22h 57,65m
Declinación -29° 37,33′

Related Chemistry

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Hydrogen (H)

Strong hydrogen Balmer lines define A-type main-sequence spectra

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Silicon (Si)

Silicon absorption detectable in the A3 spectral window

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Preguntas frecuentes

What type of star is Fomalhaut?
Fomalhaut is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is Fomalhaut from Earth?
Fomalhaut is approximately 25.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Fomalhaut with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 1.17, Fomalhaut is visible to the naked eye.