Y Canum Venaticorum

Y Canum Venaticorum is a star cataloged in modern stellar databases.

At a distance of roughly 1,045 light-years, Y Canum Venaticorum is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.42, Y Canum Venaticorum 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +2.994.

Propriedades físicas

Índice de cor (B−V) 2,994

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +5.42
Magnitude Absoluta -2,11
Distância 1,045 ly

Posição

Ascensão reta 12h 45,13m
Declinação 45° 26,42′

Perguntas frequentes

How far is Y Canum Venaticorum from Earth?
Y Canum Venaticorum is approximately 1,045.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Y Canum Venaticorum with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.42, Y Canum Venaticorum is visible to the naked eye.