18 Aur

18 Aur

18 Aur is a A-type (White) star. It carries the designation 18 Aur.

Located approximately 223.7 light-years from Earth, 18 Aur resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

18 Aur has an apparent magnitude of +6.49, 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 +0.256.

Physical Properties

Spectral Class Class A — A-type (White)
Color Index (B−V) 0.256

Observation

Apparent Magnitude +6.49
Absolute Magnitude 2.31
Distance 224 ly

Position

Right Ascension 5h 19.40m
Declination 33° 59.13′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 18 Aur?
18 Aur is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 18 Aur from Earth?
18 Aur is approximately 223.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 18 Aur with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.49, 18 Aur is not visible to the naked eye.