Kap Sco
Kap Sco
Kap Sco is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Scorpius. It carries the designation Kap Sco.
Located approximately 483.2 light-years from Earth, Kap Sco resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
Kap Sco is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
At an apparent magnitude of +2.39, Kap Sco is visible to the naked eye under reasonably clear skies. It may require dark-sky conditions to be seen comfortably in areas with significant light pollution. Observers will note its blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.171.
Физические свойства
| Спектральный класс | Class B — B-type (Blue-White) |
| Показатель цвета (B−V) | -0,171 |
Наблюдение
| Видимая звёздная величина | +2.39 |
| Абсолютная звёздная величина | -3,46 |
| Расстояние | 483 ly |
| Созвездие | Scorpius |
Положение
| Прямое восхождение | 17h 42,49m |
| Склонение | -39° 1,80′ |
Часто задаваемые вопросы
What type of star is Kap Sco?
Kap Sco is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is Kap Sco from Earth?
Kap Sco is approximately 483.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Kap Sco with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 2.39, Kap Sco is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Kap Sco in?
Kap Sco is located in the constellation Scorpius.