77 Cet

77 Cet

77 Cet is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 77 Cet.

Located approximately 458.7 light-years from Earth, 77 Cet resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.74, 77 Cet 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 +1.393.

Физические свойства

Спектральный класс Class K — K-type (Orange)
Показатель цвета (B−V) 1,393

Наблюдение

Видимая звёздная величина +5.74
Абсолютная звёздная величина 0,00
Расстояние 459 ly

Положение

Прямое восхождение 2h 34,71m
Склонение -7° 51,57′

Часто задаваемые вопросы

What type of star is 77 Cet?
77 Cet is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 77 Cet from Earth?
77 Cet is approximately 458.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 77 Cet with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.74, 77 Cet is visible to the naked eye.