Kang

98Kap Vir

Kang is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Virgo. It carries the designation 98Kap Vir.

Located approximately 254.8 light-years from Earth, Kang resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +4.18, Kang 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 +1.323.

물리적 특성

분광형 Class K — K-type (Orange)
색지수 (B−V) 1.323

관측

겉보기 등급 +4.18
절대 등급 -0.28
거리 255 ly
별자리 Virgo

위치

적경 14h 12.90m
적위 -10° 16.42′

자주 묻는 질문

What type of star is Kang?
Kang is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is Kang from Earth?
Kang is approximately 254.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Kang with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.18, Kang is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Kang in?
Kang is located in the constellation Virgo.