60Tau Dra

60Tau Dra

60Tau Dra is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 60Tau Dra.

Located approximately 146.4 light-years from Earth, 60Tau Dra resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

60Tau Dra is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.45, 60Tau Dra 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.257.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class K — K-type (Orange)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 1,257

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +4.45
Magnitude Absolue 1,19
Distance 146 ly

Position

Ascension droite 19h 15,55m
Déclinaison 73° 21,33′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is 60Tau Dra?
60Tau Dra is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 60Tau Dra from Earth?
60Tau Dra is approximately 146.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 60Tau Dra with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.45, 60Tau Dra is visible to the naked eye.