109 Her
109 Her
109 Her is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Hercules. It carries the designation 109 Her.
Located approximately 119.0 light-years from Earth, 109 Her resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
109 Her is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
At an apparent magnitude of +3.85, 109 Her 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.168.
Physical Properties
| Spectral Class | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Color Index (B−V) | 1.168 |
Observation
| Apparent Magnitude | +3.85 |
| Absolute Magnitude | 1.04 |
| Distance | 119 ly |
| Constellation | Hercules |
Position
| Right Ascension | 18h 23.70m |
| Declination | 21° 46.19′ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of star is 109 Her?
109 Her is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 109 Her from Earth?
109 Her is approximately 119.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 109 Her with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 3.85, 109 Her is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 109 Her in?
109 Her is located in the constellation Hercules.