17 Aur

17 Aur

17 Aur is a B-type (Blue-White) star. It carries the designation 17 Aur.

Located approximately 398.2 light-years from Earth, 17 Aur resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

17 Aur is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

17 Aur has an apparent magnitude of +6.15, 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 hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.043.

Physical Properties

Spectral Class Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Color Index (B−V) -0.043

Observation

Apparent Magnitude +6.15
Absolute Magnitude 0.72
Distance 398 ly

Position

Right Ascension 5h 18.31m
Declination 33° 46.04′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 17 Aur?
17 Aur is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is 17 Aur from Earth?
17 Aur is approximately 398.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 17 Aur with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.15, 17 Aur is not visible to the naked eye.