Ankaa

Alp Phe

Ankaa is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation Alp Phe.

Located approximately 84.7 light-years from Earth, Ankaa resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

At an apparent magnitude of +2.40, Ankaa 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.083.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class K — K-type (Orange)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 1,083

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +2.40
Magnitude Absolue 0,33
Distance 84.7 ly

Position

Ascension droite 0h 26,28m
Déclinaison -42° 18,36′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is Ankaa?
Ankaa is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is Ankaa from Earth?
Ankaa is approximately 84.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Ankaa with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 2.40, Ankaa is visible to the naked eye.