8 Leo

8 Leo

8 Leo is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Leo. It carries the designation 8 Leo.

At a distance of roughly 1,161 light-years, 8 Leo is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

8 Leo is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.73, 8 Leo 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.223.

भौतिक गुण

वर्णक्रम वर्ग Class K — K-type (Orange)
रंग सूचकांक (B−V) 1.223

प्रेक्षण

आभासी परिमाण +5.73
निरपेक्ष परिमाण -2.03
दूरी 1,161 ly
नक्षत्रमंडल Leo

स्थिति

दक्षिणांश 9h 37.04m
दिगंश 16° 26.28′

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

What type of star is 8 Leo?
8 Leo is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 8 Leo from Earth?
8 Leo is approximately 1,160.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 8 Leo with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.73, 8 Leo is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 8 Leo in?
8 Leo is located in the constellation Leo.