Eta Ind

Eta Ind

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

Located approximately 78.8 light-years from Earth, Eta Ind resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +4.51, Eta Ind 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 +0.278.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class A — A-type (White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,278

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +4.51
Magnitude Absolue 2,59
Distance 78.8 ly

Position

Ascension droite 20h 44,04m
Déclinaison -51° 55,26′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is Eta Ind?
Eta Ind is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is Eta Ind from Earth?
Eta Ind is approximately 78.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Eta Ind with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.51, Eta Ind is visible to the naked eye.