6 Com

6 Com

6 Com is a A-type (White) star. It carries the designation 6 Com.

Located approximately 198.6 light-years from Earth, 6 Com resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

6 Com is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.09, 6 Com 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-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.068.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class A — A-type (White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,068

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +5.09
Magnitude Absolue 1,17
Distance 199 ly

Position

Ascension droite 12h 16,00m
Déclinaison 14° 53,94′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is 6 Com?
6 Com is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 6 Com from Earth?
6 Com is approximately 198.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 6 Com with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.09, 6 Com is visible to the naked eye.