16 Vir
16 Vir
16 Vir is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Virgo. It carries the designation 16 Vir.
Located approximately 308.0 light-years from Earth, 16 Vir resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
16 Vir is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +4.97, 16 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.172.
물리적 특성
| 분광형 | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| 색지수 (B−V) | 1.172 |
관측
| 겉보기 등급 | +4.97 |
| 절대 등급 | 0.09 |
| 거리 | 308 ly |
| 별자리 | Virgo |
위치
| 적경 | 12h 20.35m |
| 적위 | 3° 18.75′ |
자주 묻는 질문
What type of star is 16 Vir?
16 Vir is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 16 Vir from Earth?
16 Vir is approximately 308.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 16 Vir with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.97, 16 Vir is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 16 Vir in?
16 Vir is located in the constellation Virgo.