89 Vir

89 Vir

89 Vir is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Virgo. It carries the designation 89 Vir.

Located approximately 244.3 light-years from Earth, 89 Vir resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

89 Vir is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.96, 89 Vir 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 +1.059.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class K — K-type (Orange)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 1,059

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +4.96
Magnitude Absolue 0,59
Distance 244 ly
Constellation Virgo

Position

Ascension droite 13h 49,87m
Déclinaison -18° 8,05′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is 89 Vir?
89 Vir is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 89 Vir from Earth?
89 Vir is approximately 244.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 89 Vir with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.96, 89 Vir is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 89 Vir in?
89 Vir is located in the constellation Virgo.