85 Peg

85 Peg

85 Peg is a G-type (Yellow) star located in the constellation Pegasus. It carries the designation 85 Peg.

85 Peg lies approximately 39.7 light-years from Earth, placing it within the Sun's local stellar neighborhood. This relatively short cosmic distance means the light reaching us today departed the star only about 39 years ago.

85 Peg is classified as a spectral class G star (G-type (Yellow)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.80, 85 Peg 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 yellow-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.690.

Физические свойства

Спектральный класс Class G — G-type (Yellow)
Показатель цвета (B−V) 0,690

Наблюдение

Видимая звёздная величина +5.80
Абсолютная звёздная величина 5,37
Расстояние 39.7 ly
Созвездие Pegasus

Положение

Прямое восхождение 0h 2,17m
Склонение 27° 4,94′

Часто задаваемые вопросы

What type of star is 85 Peg?
85 Peg is a Class G — G-type (Yellow) star.
How far is 85 Peg from Earth?
85 Peg is approximately 39.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 85 Peg with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.80, 85 Peg is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 85 Peg in?
85 Peg is located in the constellation Pegasus.