Aldhanab

Gam Gru

Aldhanab is a B-type (Blue-White) star. It carries the designation Gam Gru.

Located approximately 211.1 light-years from Earth, Aldhanab resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

Aldhanab is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +3.00, Aldhanab is visible to the naked eye under reasonably clear skies. It may require dark-sky conditions to be seen comfortably in areas with significant light pollution. Observers will note its blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.084.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) -0,084

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +3.00
Magnitude Absolue -1,06
Distance 211 ly

Position

Ascension droite 21h 53,93m
Déclinaison -37° 21,89′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is Aldhanab?
Aldhanab is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is Aldhanab from Earth?
Aldhanab is approximately 211.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Aldhanab with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 3.00, Aldhanab is visible to the naked eye.