19Kap And

19Kap And

19Kap And is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Andromeda. It carries the designation 19Kap And.

Located approximately 168.4 light-years from Earth, 19Kap And resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

19Kap And is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.15, 19Kap And 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 hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.071.

Physical Properties

Spectral Class Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Color Index (B−V) -0.071

Observation

Apparent Magnitude +4.15
Absolute Magnitude 0.59
Distance 168 ly
Constellation Andromeda

Position

Right Ascension 23h 40.41m
Declination 44° 20.04′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 19Kap And?
19Kap And is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is 19Kap And from Earth?
19Kap And is approximately 168.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 19Kap And with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.15, 19Kap And is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 19Kap And in?
19Kap And is located in the constellation Andromeda.