8Nu 3CMa
8Nu 3CMa
8Nu 3CMa is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Canis Major. It carries the designation 8Nu 3CMa.
Located approximately 421.4 light-years from Earth, 8Nu 3CMa resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
8Nu 3CMa is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +4.42, 8Nu 3CMa 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 +1.137.
Propriedades físicas
| Classe Espectral | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Índice de cor (B−V) | 1,137 |
Observação
| Magnitude Aparente | +4.42 |
| Magnitude Absoluta | -1,14 |
| Distância | 421 ly |
| Constelação | Canis Major |
Posição
| Ascensão reta | 6h 37,89m |
| Declinação | -18° 14,25′ |
Perguntas frequentes
What type of star is 8Nu 3CMa?
8Nu 3CMa is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 8Nu 3CMa from Earth?
8Nu 3CMa is approximately 421.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 8Nu 3CMa with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.42, 8Nu 3CMa is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 8Nu 3CMa in?
8Nu 3CMa is located in the constellation Canis Major.