48 Gem

48 Gem

48 Gem is a F-type (Yellow-White) star located in the constellation Gemini. It carries the designation 48 Gem.

Located approximately 358.0 light-years from Earth, 48 Gem resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

48 Gem is classified as a spectral class F star (F-type (Yellow-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.85, 48 Gem 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 white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.397.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class F — F-type (Yellow-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,397

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +5.85
Magnitude Absolue 0,65
Distance 358 ly
Constellation Gemini

Position

Ascension droite 7h 12,44m
Déclinaison 24° 7,72′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is 48 Gem?
48 Gem is a Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) star.
How far is 48 Gem from Earth?
48 Gem is approximately 358.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 48 Gem with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.85, 48 Gem is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 48 Gem in?
48 Gem is located in the constellation Gemini.