26 Aur

26 Aur

26 Aur is a A-type (White) star. It carries the designation 26 Aur.

Located approximately 566.2 light-years from Earth, 26 Aur resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.40, 26 Aur 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 +0.450.

भौतिक गुण

वर्णक्रम वर्ग A Class A — A-type (White)
रंग सूचकांक (B−V) 0.450

प्रेक्षण

आभासी परिमाण +5.40
निरपेक्ष परिमाण -0.80
दूरी 566 ly

स्थिति

दक्षिणांश 5h 38.63m
दिगंश 30° 29.54′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 26 Aur?
26 Aur is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 26 Aur from Earth?
26 Aur is approximately 566.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 26 Aur with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.40, 26 Aur is visible to the naked eye.