14 Cep

14 Cep

14 Cep is a O-type (Blue) star. It carries the designation 14 Cep.

At a distance of roughly 3,048 light-years, 14 Cep is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

14 Cep is classified as a spectral class O star (O-type (Blue)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.55, 14 Cep 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.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class O — O-type (Blue)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,017

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +5.55
Magnitude Absolue -4,30
Distance 3,048 ly

Position

Ascension droite 22h 2,08m
Déclinaison 58° 0,02′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is 14 Cep?
14 Cep is a Class O — O-type (Blue) star.
How far is 14 Cep from Earth?
14 Cep is approximately 3,048.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 14 Cep with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.55, 14 Cep is visible to the naked eye.