25 Her

25 Her

25 Her is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Hercules. It carries the designation 25 Her.

Located approximately 242.9 light-years from Earth, 25 Her resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.53, 25 Her 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 +0.174.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale A Class A — A-type (White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,174

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +5.53
Magnitude Absolue 1,17
Distance 243 ly
Constellation Hercules

Position

Ascension droite 16h 25,40m
Déclinaison 37° 23,64′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 25 Her?
25 Her is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 25 Her from Earth?
25 Her is approximately 242.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 25 Her with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.53, 25 Her is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 25 Her in?
25 Her is located in the constellation Hercules.