45 Her

45 Her

45 Her is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Hercules. It carries the designation 45 Her.

Located approximately 393.4 light-years from Earth, 45 Her resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.22, 45 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 -0.001.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale B Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) -0,001

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +5.22
Magnitude Absolue -0,19
Distance 393 ly
Constellation Hercules

Position

Ascension droite 16h 47,77m
Déclinaison 5° 14,80′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 45 Her?
45 Her is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is 45 Her from Earth?
45 Her is approximately 393.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 45 Her with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.22, 45 Her is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 45 Her in?
45 Her is located in the constellation Hercules.