6 Aur

6 Aur

6 Aur is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 6 Aur.

At a distance of roughly 1,098 light-years, 6 Aur is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

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

6 Aur has an apparent magnitude of +6.46, 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.677.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class K — K-type (Orange)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 1,677

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +6.46
Magnitude Absolue -1,18
Distance 1,098 ly

Position

Ascension droite 5h 0,39m
Déclinaison 39° 39,28′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is 6 Aur?
6 Aur is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 6 Aur from Earth?
6 Aur is approximately 1,098.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 6 Aur with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.46, 6 Aur is not visible to the naked eye.