51 Cam

51 Cam

51 Cam is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 51 Cam.

Located approximately 328.5 light-years from Earth, 51 Cam resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.93, 51 Cam 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 +1.183.

물리적 특성

분광형 Class K — K-type (Orange)
색지수 (B−V) 1.183

관측

겉보기 등급 +5.93
절대 등급 0.92
거리 328 ly

위치

적경 7h 46.67m
적위 65° 27.34′

자주 묻는 질문

What type of star is 51 Cam?
51 Cam is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 51 Cam from Earth?
51 Cam is approximately 328.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 51 Cam with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.93, 51 Cam is visible to the naked eye.