40 Gem

40 Gem

40 Gem is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Gemini. It carries the designation 40 Gem.

At a distance of roughly 1,195 light-years, 40 Gem is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

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

40 Gem has an apparent magnitude of +6.40, placing it beyond naked-eye visibility. A good pair of binoculars or a small telescope is required to observe this star. Observers will note its blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.111.

물리적 특성

분광형 Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
색지수 (B−V) -0.111

관측

겉보기 등급 +6.40
절대 등급 -1.42
거리 1,195 ly
별자리 Gemini

위치

적경 6h 59.47m
적위 25° 54.85′

자주 묻는 질문

What type of star is 40 Gem?
40 Gem is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is 40 Gem from Earth?
40 Gem is approximately 1,194.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 40 Gem with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.40, 40 Gem is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 40 Gem in?
40 Gem is located in the constellation Gemini.