85 Peg

85 Peg

85 Peg is a G-type (Yellow) star located in the constellation Pegasus. It carries the designation 85 Peg.

85 Peg lies approximately 39.7 light-years from Earth, placing it within the Sun's local stellar neighborhood. This relatively short cosmic distance means the light reaching us today departed the star only about 39 years ago.

85 Peg is classified as a spectral class G star (G-type (Yellow)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.80, 85 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 yellow-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.690.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class G — G-type (Yellow)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,690

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +5.80
Magnitude Absolue 5,37
Distance 39.7 ly
Constellation Pegasus

Position

Ascension droite 0h 2,17m
Déclinaison 27° 4,94′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is 85 Peg?
85 Peg is a Class G — G-type (Yellow) star.
How far is 85 Peg from Earth?
85 Peg is approximately 39.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 85 Peg with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.80, 85 Peg is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 85 Peg in?
85 Peg is located in the constellation Pegasus.