76 Cyg

76 Cyg

76 Cyg is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Cygnus. It carries the designation 76 Cyg.

Located approximately 496.4 light-years from Earth, 76 Cyg resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

76 Cyg has an apparent magnitude of +6.07, 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 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 +6.07
Magnitude Absolue 0,16
Distance 496 ly
Constellation Cygnus

Position

Ascension droite 21h 41,57m
Déclinaison 40° 48,31′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is 76 Cyg?
76 Cyg is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 76 Cyg from Earth?
76 Cyg is approximately 496.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 76 Cyg with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.07, 76 Cyg is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 76 Cyg in?
76 Cyg is located in the constellation Cygnus.