Elkurud
The Col
Elkurud is a B-type (Blue-White) star. It carries the designation The Col.
Located approximately 721.6 light-years from Earth, Elkurud resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
Elkurud is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +5.00, Elkurud 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 blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.095.
Физические свойства
| Спектральный класс | Class B — B-type (Blue-White) |
| Показатель цвета (B−V) | -0,095 |
Наблюдение
| Видимая звёздная величина | +5.00 |
| Абсолютная звёздная величина | -1,72 |
| Расстояние | 722 ly |
Положение
| Прямое восхождение | 6h 7,53m |
| Склонение | -37° 15,18′ |
Часто задаваемые вопросы
What type of star is Elkurud?
Elkurud is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is Elkurud from Earth?
Elkurud is approximately 721.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Elkurud with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.00, Elkurud is visible to the naked eye.