50 Cet

50 Cet

50 Cet is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 50 Cet.

Located approximately 546.3 light-years from Earth, 50 Cet resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

50 Cet is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.41, 50 Cet 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 +1.226.

물리적 특성

분광형 Class K — K-type (Orange)
색지수 (B−V) 1.226

관측

겉보기 등급 +5.41
절대 등급 -0.71
거리 546 ly

위치

적경 1h 35.98m
적위 -15° 24.01′

자주 묻는 질문

What type of star is 50 Cet?
50 Cet is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 50 Cet from Earth?
50 Cet is approximately 546.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 50 Cet with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.41, 50 Cet is visible to the naked eye.