68 Oph
68 Oph
68 Oph is a A-type (White) star. It carries the designation 68 Oph.
Located approximately 292.5 light-years from Earth, 68 Oph resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
68 Oph is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +4.42, 68 Oph 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 +0.046.
Propriétés physiques
| Classe Spectrale | Class A — A-type (White) |
| Indice de couleur (B−V) | 0,046 |
Observation
| Magnitude Apparente | +4.42 |
| Magnitude Absolue | -0,34 |
| Distance | 293 ly |
Position
| Ascension droite | 18h 1,75m |
| Déclinaison | 1° 18,30′ |
Questions fréquentes
What type of star is 68 Oph?
68 Oph is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 68 Oph from Earth?
68 Oph is approximately 292.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 68 Oph with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.42, 68 Oph is visible to the naked eye.