16 Ori
16 Ori
16 Ori is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Orion. It carries the designation 16 Ori.
Located approximately 178.4 light-years from Earth, 16 Ori resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
16 Ori is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +5.43, 16 Ori 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 +0.249.
Propriétés physiques
| Classe Spectrale | Class A — A-type (White) |
| Indice de couleur (B−V) | 0,249 |
Observation
| Magnitude Apparente | +5.43 |
| Magnitude Absolue | 1,74 |
| Distance | 178 ly |
| Constellation | Orion |
Position
| Ascension droite | 5h 9,33m |
| Déclinaison | 9° 49,77′ |
Questions fréquentes
What type of star is 16 Ori?
16 Ori is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 16 Ori from Earth?
16 Ori is approximately 178.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 16 Ori with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.43, 16 Ori is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 16 Ori in?
16 Ori is located in the constellation Orion.