1Kap Lyr

1Kap Lyr

1Kap Lyr is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Lyra. It carries the designation 1Kap Lyr.

Located approximately 251.7 light-years from Earth, 1Kap Lyr resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

1Kap Lyr is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.33, 1Kap Lyr 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 +1.162.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class K — K-type (Orange)
Índice de cor (B−V) 1,162

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +4.33
Magnitude Absoluta -0,11
Distância 252 ly
Constelação Lyra

Posição

Ascensão reta 18h 19,86m
Declinação 36° 3,87′

Perguntas frequentes

What type of star is 1Kap Lyr?
1Kap Lyr is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 1Kap Lyr from Earth?
1Kap Lyr is approximately 251.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 1Kap Lyr with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.33, 1Kap Lyr is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 1Kap Lyr in?
1Kap Lyr is located in the constellation Lyra.