68 Vir
68 Vir
68 Vir is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Virgo. It carries the designation 68 Vir.
Located approximately 440.2 light-years from Earth, 68 Vir resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
68 Vir is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +5.27, 68 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.477.
Физические свойства
| Спектральный класс | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Показатель цвета (B−V) | 1,477 |
Наблюдение
| Видимая звёздная величина | +5.27 |
| Абсолютная звёздная величина | -0,38 |
| Расстояние | 440 ly |
| Созвездие | Virgo |
Положение
| Прямое восхождение | 13h 26,72m |
| Склонение | -12° 42,46′ |
Часто задаваемые вопросы
What type of star is 68 Vir?
68 Vir is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 68 Vir from Earth?
68 Vir is approximately 440.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 68 Vir with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.27, 68 Vir is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 68 Vir in?
68 Vir is located in the constellation Virgo.