56 Gem

56 Gem

56 Gem is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Gemini. It carries the designation 56 Gem.

Located approximately 443.1 light-years from Earth, 56 Gem resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

56 Gem is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.09, 56 Gem 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 +1.528.

Физические свойства

Спектральный класс Class M — M-type (Red)
Показатель цвета (B−V) 1,528

Наблюдение

Видимая звёздная величина +5.09
Абсолютная звёздная величина -0,58
Расстояние 443 ly
Созвездие Gemini

Положение

Прямое восхождение 7h 21,95m
Склонение 20° 26,62′

Часто задаваемые вопросы

What type of star is 56 Gem?
56 Gem is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is 56 Gem from Earth?
56 Gem is approximately 443.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 56 Gem with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.09, 56 Gem is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 56 Gem in?
56 Gem is located in the constellation Gemini.