Zet Dor

Zet Dor

Zet Dor is a F-type (Yellow-White) star. It carries the designation Zet Dor.

Zet Dor lies approximately 38.0 light-years from Earth, placing it within the Sun's local stellar neighborhood. This relatively short cosmic distance means the light reaching us today departed the star only about 37 years ago.

Zet Dor is classified as a spectral class F star (F-type (Yellow-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.71, Zet Dor 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 white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.526.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale F Class F — F-type (Yellow-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,526

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +4.71
Magnitude Absolue 4,38
Distance 38.0 ly

Position

Ascension droite 5h 5,51m
Déclinaison -57° 28,36′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is Zet Dor?
Zet Dor is a Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) star.
How far is Zet Dor from Earth?
Zet Dor is approximately 38.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Zet Dor with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.71, Zet Dor is visible to the naked eye.