Menkib
46Xi Per
Menkib is a O-type (Blue) star located in the constellation Perseus. It carries the designation 46Xi Per.
At a distance of roughly 1,245 light-years, Menkib is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.
Menkib is classified as a spectral class O star (O-type (Blue)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
At an apparent magnitude of +3.98, Menkib 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-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.016.
Физические свойства
| Спектральный класс | Class O — O-type (Blue) |
| Показатель цвета (B−V) | 0,016 |
Наблюдение
| Видимая звёздная величина | +3.98 |
| Абсолютная звёздная величина | -3,93 |
| Расстояние | 1,245 ly |
| Созвездие | Perseus |
Положение
| Прямое восхождение | 3h 58,97m |
| Склонение | 35° 47,46′ |
Часто задаваемые вопросы
What type of star is Menkib?
Menkib is a Class O — O-type (Blue) star.
How far is Menkib from Earth?
Menkib is approximately 1,244.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Menkib with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 3.98, Menkib is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Menkib in?
Menkib is located in the constellation Perseus.