Gam Col

Gam Col

Gam Col is a B-type (Blue-White) star. It carries the designation Gam Col.

Located approximately 869.8 light-years from Earth, Gam Col resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

Gam Col is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.36, Gam Col 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 -0.165.

Физические свойства

Спектральный класс Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Показатель цвета (B−V) -0,165

Наблюдение

Видимая звёздная величина +4.36
Абсолютная звёздная величина -2,77
Расстояние 870 ly

Положение

Прямое восхождение 5h 57,54m
Склонение -35° 17,00′

Часто задаваемые вопросы

What type of star is Gam Col?
Gam Col is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is Gam Col from Earth?
Gam Col is approximately 869.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Gam Col with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.36, Gam Col is visible to the naked eye.