48 Vir

48 Vir

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

Located approximately 505.7 light-years from Earth, 48 Vir resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

48 Vir has an apparent magnitude of +6.62, placing it beyond naked-eye visibility. A good pair of binoculars or a small telescope is required to observe this star. Observers will note its blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.296.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class F — F-type (Yellow-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,296

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +6.62
Magnitude Absolue 0,67
Distance 506 ly
Constellation Virgo

Position

Ascension droite 13h 3,91m
Déclinaison -3° 39,79′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is 48 Vir?
48 Vir is a Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) star.
How far is 48 Vir from Earth?
48 Vir is approximately 505.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 48 Vir with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.62, 48 Vir is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 48 Vir in?
48 Vir is located in the constellation Virgo.