10 Lac

10 Lac

10 Lac is a O-type (Blue) star. It carries the designation 10 Lac.

At a distance of roughly 1,726 light-years, 10 Lac is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

10 Lac is classified as a spectral class O star (O-type (Blue)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.89, 10 Lac 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 -0.207.

Physical Properties

Spectral Class Class O — O-type (Blue)
Color Index (B−V) -0.207

Observation

Apparent Magnitude +4.89
Absolute Magnitude -3.73
Distance 1,726 ly

Position

Right Ascension 22h 39.26m
Declination 39° 3.02′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 10 Lac?
10 Lac is a Class O — O-type (Blue) star.
How far is 10 Lac from Earth?
10 Lac is approximately 1,725.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 10 Lac with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.89, 10 Lac is visible to the naked eye.