17Rho Ori

17Rho Ori

17Rho Ori is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Orion. It carries the designation 17Rho Ori.

Located approximately 349.9 light-years from Earth, 17Rho Ori resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

17Rho Ori is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.46, 17Rho Ori 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 +1.166.

Физические свойства

Спектральный класс Class K — K-type (Orange)
Показатель цвета (B−V) 1,166

Наблюдение

Видимая звёздная величина +4.46
Абсолютная звёздная величина -0,69
Расстояние 350 ly
Созвездие Orion

Положение

Прямое восхождение 5h 13,29m
Склонение 2° 51,68′

Часто задаваемые вопросы

What type of star is 17Rho Ori?
17Rho Ori is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 17Rho Ori from Earth?
17Rho Ori is approximately 350.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 17Rho Ori with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.46, 17Rho Ori is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 17Rho Ori in?
17Rho Ori is located in the constellation Orion.