Eta Col

Eta Col

Eta Col is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation Eta Col.

Located approximately 472.0 light-years from Earth, Eta Col resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

At an apparent magnitude of +3.96, Eta Col 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 +1.146.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class K — K-type (Orange)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 1,146

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +3.96
Magnitude Absolue -1,84
Distance 472 ly

Position

Ascension droite 5h 59,15m
Déclinaison -42° 48,91′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is Eta Col?
Eta Col is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is Eta Col from Earth?
Eta Col is approximately 472.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Eta Col with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 3.96, Eta Col is visible to the naked eye.