6Nu 1CMa

6Nu 1CMa

6Nu 1CMa is a G-type (Yellow) star located in the constellation Canis Major. It carries the designation 6Nu 1CMa.

Located approximately 350.7 light-years from Earth, 6Nu 1CMa resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

6Nu 1CMa is classified as a spectral class G star (G-type (Yellow)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.71, 6Nu 1CMa 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 yellow hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.848.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class G — G-type (Yellow)
Índice de cor (B−V) 0,848

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +5.71
Magnitude Absoluta 0,55
Distância 351 ly
Constelação Canis Major

Posição

Ascensão reta 6h 36,38m
Declinação -18° 39,59′

Perguntas frequentes

What type of star is 6Nu 1CMa?
6Nu 1CMa is a Class G — G-type (Yellow) star.
How far is 6Nu 1CMa from Earth?
6Nu 1CMa is approximately 350.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 6Nu 1CMa with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.71, 6Nu 1CMa is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 6Nu 1CMa in?
6Nu 1CMa is located in the constellation Canis Major.