28 Her

28 Her

28 Her is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Hercules. It carries the designation 28 Her.

Located approximately 386.0 light-years from Earth, 28 Her resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

28 Her is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.63, 28 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 hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.044.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale B Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) -0,044

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +5.63
Magnitude Absolue 0,26
Distance 386 ly
Constellation Hercules

Position

Ascension droite 16h 32,59m
Déclinaison 5° 31,27′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 28 Her?
28 Her is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is 28 Her from Earth?
28 Her is approximately 386.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 28 Her with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.63, 28 Her is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 28 Her in?
28 Her is located in the constellation Hercules.