5 Lac

5 Lac

5 Lac is a M-type (Red) star. It carries the designation 5 Lac.

At a distance of roughly 1,647 light-years, 5 Lac is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

5 Lac is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.34, 5 Lac 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.679.

भौतिक गुण

वर्णक्रम वर्ग M Class M — M-type (Red)
रंग सूचकांक (B−V) 1.679

प्रेक्षण

आभासी परिमाण +4.34
निरपेक्ष परिमाण -4.18
दूरी 1,647 ly

स्थिति

दक्षिणांश 22h 29.53m
दिगंश 47° 42.41′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 5 Lac?
5 Lac is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is 5 Lac from Earth?
5 Lac is approximately 1,647.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 5 Lac with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.34, 5 Lac is visible to the naked eye.