8 Cyg

8 Cyg

8 Cyg is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Cygnus. It carries the designation 8 Cyg.

Located approximately 860.6 light-years from Earth, 8 Cyg resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

8 Cyg is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.74, 8 Cyg 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 hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.150.

भौतिक गुण

वर्णक्रम वर्ग B Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
रंग सूचकांक (B−V) -0.150

प्रेक्षण

आभासी परिमाण +4.74
निरपेक्ष परिमाण -2.37
दूरी 861 ly
नक्षत्रमंडल Cygnus

स्थिति

दक्षिणांश 19h 31.77m
दिगंश 34° 27.18′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 8 Cyg?
8 Cyg is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is 8 Cyg from Earth?
8 Cyg is approximately 860.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 8 Cyg with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.74, 8 Cyg is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 8 Cyg in?
8 Cyg is located in the constellation Cygnus.