61 Oph

61 Oph

61 Oph is a A-type (White) star. It carries the designation 61 Oph.

Located approximately 276.6 light-years from Earth, 61 Oph resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

61 Oph is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

61 Oph has an apparent magnitude of +6.16, placing it beyond naked-eye visibility. A good pair of binoculars or a small telescope is required to observe this star. Observers will note its blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.131.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class A — A-type (White)
Índice de cor (B−V) 0,131

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +6.16
Magnitude Absoluta 1,52
Distância 277 ly

Posição

Ascensão reta 17h 44,57m
Declinação 2° 34,77′

Perguntas frequentes

What type of star is 61 Oph?
61 Oph is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 61 Oph from Earth?
61 Oph is approximately 276.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 61 Oph with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.16, 61 Oph is not visible to the naked eye.