12 Sex

12 Sex

12 Sex is a F-type (Yellow-White) star. It carries the designation 12 Sex.

Located approximately 195.2 light-years from Earth, 12 Sex resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

12 Sex is classified as a spectral class F star (F-type (Yellow-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

12 Sex has an apparent magnitude of +6.69, placing it beyond naked-eye visibility. A good pair of binoculars or a small telescope is required to observe this star. Observers will note its blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.288.

Physical Properties

Spectral Class Class F — F-type (Yellow-White)
Color Index (B−V) 0.288

Observation

Apparent Magnitude +6.69
Absolute Magnitude 2.80
Distance 195 ly

Position

Right Ascension 9h 59.72m
Declination 3° 23.09′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 12 Sex?
12 Sex is a Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) star.
How far is 12 Sex from Earth?
12 Sex is approximately 195.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 12 Sex with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.69, 12 Sex is not visible to the naked eye.