8 Vul

8 Vul

8 Vul is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 8 Vul.

Located approximately 514.4 light-years from Earth, 8 Vul resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.82, 8 Vul 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 +1.023.

Физические свойства

Спектральный класс Class K — K-type (Orange)
Показатель цвета (B−V) 1,023

Наблюдение

Видимая звёздная величина +5.82
Абсолютная звёздная величина -0,17
Расстояние 514 ly

Положение

Прямое восхождение 19h 28,95m
Склонение 24° 46,12′

Часто задаваемые вопросы

What type of star is 8 Vul?
8 Vul is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 8 Vul from Earth?
8 Vul is approximately 514.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 8 Vul with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.82, 8 Vul is visible to the naked eye.