9 Lac

9 Lac

9 Lac is a A-type (White) star. It carries the designation 9 Lac.

Located approximately 171.7 light-years from Earth, 9 Lac resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +4.64, 9 Lac 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 +0.254.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class A — A-type (White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,254

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +4.64
Magnitude Absolue 1,03
Distance 172 ly

Position

Ascension droite 22h 37,37m
Déclinaison 51° 32,71′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is 9 Lac?
9 Lac is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 9 Lac from Earth?
9 Lac is approximately 171.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 9 Lac with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.64, 9 Lac is visible to the naked eye.