17 Dra

17 Dra

17 Dra is a B-type (Blue-White) star. It carries the designation 17 Dra.

Located approximately 412.3 light-years from Earth, 17 Dra resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

17 Dra is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.07, 17 Dra 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 hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.027.

물리적 특성

분광형 B Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
색지수 (B−V) -0.027

관측

겉보기 등급 +5.07
절대 등급 -0.44
거리 412 ly

위치

적경 16h 36.23m
적위 52° 55.47′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 17 Dra?
17 Dra is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is 17 Dra from Earth?
17 Dra is approximately 412.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 17 Dra with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.07, 17 Dra is visible to the naked eye.