6 CMi

6 CMi

6 CMi is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 6 CMi.

Located approximately 572.2 light-years from Earth, 6 CMi resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +4.55, 6 CMi 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 +1.276.

물리적 특성

분광형 Class K — K-type (Orange)
색지수 (B−V) 1.276

관측

겉보기 등급 +4.55
절대 등급 -1.67
거리 572 ly

위치

적경 7h 29.80m
적위 12° 0.39′

자주 묻는 질문

What type of star is 6 CMi?
6 CMi is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 6 CMi from Earth?
6 CMi is approximately 572.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 6 CMi with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.55, 6 CMi is visible to the naked eye.