48 Gem

48 Gem

48 Gem is a F-type (Yellow-White) star located in the constellation Gemini. It carries the designation 48 Gem.

Located approximately 358.0 light-years from Earth, 48 Gem resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

48 Gem is classified as a spectral class F star (F-type (Yellow-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.85, 48 Gem 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 white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.397.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class F — F-type (Yellow-White)
Índice de cor (B−V) 0,397

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +5.85
Magnitude Absoluta 0,65
Distância 358 ly
Constelação Gemini

Posição

Ascensão reta 7h 12,44m
Declinação 24° 7,72′

Perguntas frequentes

What type of star is 48 Gem?
48 Gem is a Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) star.
How far is 48 Gem from Earth?
48 Gem is approximately 358.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 48 Gem with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.85, 48 Gem is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 48 Gem in?
48 Gem is located in the constellation Gemini.