Kap Oct

Kap Oct

Kap Oct is a A-type (White) star. It carries the designation Kap Oct.

Located approximately 273.2 light-years from Earth, Kap Oct resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.56, Kap Oct 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-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.183.

भौतिक गुण

वर्णक्रम वर्ग A Class A — A-type (White)
रंग सूचकांक (B−V) 0.183

प्रेक्षण

आभासी परिमाण +5.56
निरपेक्ष परिमाण 0.94
दूरी 273 ly

स्थिति

दक्षिणांश 13h 40.94m
दिगंश -85° 47.16′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is Kap Oct?
Kap Oct is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is Kap Oct from Earth?
Kap Oct is approximately 273.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Kap Oct with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.56, Kap Oct is visible to the naked eye.