Eta Aps

Eta Aps

Eta Aps is a A-type (White) star. It carries the designation Eta Aps.

Located approximately 138.1 light-years from Earth, Eta Aps resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +4.89, Eta Aps 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 +0.243.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class A — A-type (White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,243

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +4.89
Magnitude Absolue 1,76
Distance 138 ly

Position

Ascension droite 14h 18,23m
Déclinaison -81° 0,47′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is Eta Aps?
Eta Aps is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is Eta Aps from Earth?
Eta Aps is approximately 138.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Eta Aps with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.89, Eta Aps is visible to the naked eye.