Поллукс

78Bet Gem

Поллукс is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Gemini. It carries the designation 78Bet Gem.

Поллукс lies approximately 33.8 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 33 years ago.

Поллукс is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

Поллукс has an apparent magnitude of +1.16, making it a bright and prominent star that is readily visible to the naked eye. It is one of the more conspicuous stars in its region of the sky. Observers will note its yellow hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.991.

Физические свойства

Спектральный класс Class K — K-type (Orange)
Показатель цвета (B−V) 0,991

Наблюдение

Видимая звёздная величина +1.16
Абсолютная звёздная величина 1,08
Расстояние 33.8 ly
Созвездие Gemini

Положение

Прямое восхождение 7h 45,32m
Склонение 28° 1,57′

Часто задаваемые вопросы

What type of star is Поллукс?
Поллукс is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is Поллукс from Earth?
Поллукс is approximately 33.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Поллукс with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 1.16, Поллукс is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Поллукс in?
Поллукс is located in the constellation Gemini.