57 Vir

57 Vir

57 Vir is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Virgo. It carries the designation 57 Vir.

Located approximately 125.5 light-years from Earth, 57 Vir resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

57 Vir is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.21, 57 Vir 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 +1.011.

Физические свойства

Спектральный класс Class K — K-type (Orange)
Показатель цвета (B−V) 1,011

Наблюдение

Видимая звёздная величина +5.21
Абсолютная звёздная величина 2,28
Расстояние 125 ly
Созвездие Virgo

Положение

Прямое восхождение 13h 15,98m
Склонение -19° 56,59′

Часто задаваемые вопросы

What type of star is 57 Vir?
57 Vir is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 57 Vir from Earth?
57 Vir is approximately 125.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 57 Vir with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.21, 57 Vir is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 57 Vir in?
57 Vir is located in the constellation Virgo.