5 Lib

5 Lib

5 Lib is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 5 Lib.

At a distance of roughly 1,450 light-years, 5 Lib is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

5 Lib is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

5 Lib has an apparent magnitude of +6.33, 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.194.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class K — K-type (Orange)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 1,194

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +6.33
Magnitude Absolue -1,91
Distance 1,450 ly

Position

Ascension droite 14h 45,96m
Déclinaison -15° 27,57′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is 5 Lib?
5 Lib is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 5 Lib from Earth?
5 Lib is approximately 1,449.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 5 Lib with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.33, 5 Lib is not visible to the naked eye.