Gam Sct

Gam Sct

Gam Sct is a A-type (White) star. It carries the designation Gam Sct.

Located approximately 319.4 light-years from Earth, Gam Sct resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +4.67, Gam Sct 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 +0.076.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class A — A-type (White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,076

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +4.67
Magnitude Absolue -0,28
Distance 319 ly

Position

Ascension droite 18h 29,20m
Déclinaison -14° 33,95′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is Gam Sct?
Gam Sct is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is Gam Sct from Earth?
Gam Sct is approximately 319.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Gam Sct with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.67, Gam Sct is visible to the naked eye.