6 Eri

6 Eri

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

Located approximately 662.9 light-years from Earth, 6 Eri resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.82, 6 Eri 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 +1.334.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class K — K-type (Orange)
Índice de cor (B−V) 1,334

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +5.82
Magnitude Absoluta -0,72
Distância 663 ly

Posição

Ascensão reta 2h 58,10m
Declinação -23° 36,36′

Perguntas frequentes

What type of star is 6 Eri?
6 Eri is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 6 Eri from Earth?
6 Eri is approximately 662.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 6 Eri with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.82, 6 Eri is visible to the naked eye.