79 Peg

79 Peg

79 Peg is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Pegasus. It carries the designation 79 Peg.

Located approximately 288.1 light-years from Earth, 79 Peg resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.95, 79 Peg 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 +0.187.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class A — A-type (White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,187

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +5.95
Magnitude Absolue 1,22
Distance 288 ly
Constellation Pegasus

Position

Ascension droite 23h 49,66m
Déclinaison 28° 50,54′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is 79 Peg?
79 Peg is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 79 Peg from Earth?
79 Peg is approximately 288.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 79 Peg with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.95, 79 Peg is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 79 Peg in?
79 Peg is located in the constellation Pegasus.