6 Vir
6 Vir
6 Vir is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Virgo. It carries the designation 6 Vir.
Located approximately 171.5 light-years from Earth, 6 Vir resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
6 Vir is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +5.58, 6 Vir 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 yellow hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.937.
物理的特性
| スペクトル型 | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| 色指数 (B−V) | 0.937 |
観測
| 見かけの等級 | +5.58 |
| 絶対等級 | 1.98 |
| 距離 | 171 ly |
| 星座 | Virgo |
位置
| 赤経 | 11h 55.05m |
| 赤緯 | 8° 26.64′ |
よくある質問
What type of star is 6 Vir?
6 Vir is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 6 Vir from Earth?
6 Vir is approximately 171.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 6 Vir with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.58, 6 Vir is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 6 Vir in?
6 Vir is located in the constellation Virgo.