Capella

13Alp Aur

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Capella is a M-type (Red) star. It carries the designation 13Alp Aur.

Capella lies approximately 42.8 light-years from Earth, placing it within the Sun's local stellar neighborhood. This relatively short cosmic distance means the light reaching us today departed the star only about 42 years ago.

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

Capella has an apparent magnitude of +0.08, making it a bright and prominent star that is readily visible to the naked eye. It is one of the more conspicuous stars in its region of the sky. Observers will note its yellow-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.795.

Sifat Fisik

Kelas Spektral M Class M — M-type (Red)
Indeks Warna (B−V) 0,795

Pengamatan

Magnitudo Semu +0.08
Magnitudo Mutlak -0,51
Jarak 42.8 ly

Posisi

Asensio Rekta 5h 16,69m
Deklinasi 45° 59,88′

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is Capella?
Capella is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is Capella from Earth?
Capella is approximately 42.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Capella with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 0.08, Capella is visible to the naked eye.