Sol

Sol is a star cataloged in modern stellar databases.

With an apparent magnitude of -26.70, Sol is one of the brightest stars in the entire night sky. It is easily visible to the naked eye from virtually any location on Earth where it rises above the horizon, and it can even be glimpsed in moderate light pollution. Observers will note its yellow-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.656.

Propiedades físicas

Índice de color (B−V) 0,656

Observación

Magnitud Aparente -26.70
Magnitud Absoluta 4,85

Posición

Ascensión recta 0h 0,00m
Declinación 0° 0,00′

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you see Sol with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of -26.70, Sol is visible to the naked eye.