60 Cnc
60 Cnc
60 Cnc is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 60 Cnc.
Located approximately 695.4 light-years from Earth, 60 Cnc resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
60 Cnc is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +5.44, 60 Cnc 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.462.
Propriétés physiques
| Classe Spectrale | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Indice de couleur (B−V) | 1,462 |
Observation
| Magnitude Apparente | +5.44 |
| Magnitude Absolue | -1,20 |
| Distance | 695 ly |
Position
| Ascension droite | 8h 55,93m |
| Déclinaison | 11° 37,56′ |
Questions fréquentes
What type of star is 60 Cnc?
60 Cnc is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 60 Cnc from Earth?
60 Cnc is approximately 695.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 60 Cnc with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.44, 60 Cnc is visible to the naked eye.