13 Com

13 Com

13 Com is a A-type (White) star. It carries the designation 13 Com.

Located approximately 264.5 light-years from Earth, 13 Com resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

13 Com is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.17, 13 Com 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-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.082.

Physical Properties

Spectral Class Class A — A-type (White)
Color Index (B−V) 0.082

Observation

Apparent Magnitude +5.17
Absolute Magnitude 0.62
Distance 265 ly

Position

Right Ascension 12h 24.31m
Declination 26° 5.92′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 13 Com?
13 Com is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 13 Com from Earth?
13 Com is approximately 264.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 13 Com with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.17, 13 Com is visible to the naked eye.