Eta Tel

Eta Tel

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

Located approximately 157.3 light-years from Earth, Eta Tel resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.03, Eta Tel 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 +0.020.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class A — A-type (White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,020

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +5.03
Magnitude Absolue 1,61
Distance 157 ly

Position

Ascension droite 19h 22,85m
Déclinaison -54° 25,44′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is Eta Tel?
Eta Tel is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is Eta Tel from Earth?
Eta Tel is approximately 157.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Eta Tel with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.03, Eta Tel is visible to the naked eye.