26 Vul

26 Vul

26 Vul is a A-type (White) star. It carries the designation 26 Vul.

Located approximately 638.3 light-years from Earth, 26 Vul resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

26 Vul has an apparent magnitude of +6.40, 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 +0.158.

Physical Properties

Spectral Class Class A — A-type (White)
Color Index (B−V) 0.158

Observation

Apparent Magnitude +6.40
Absolute Magnitude -0.06
Distance 638 ly

Position

Right Ascension 20h 36.14m
Declination 25° 52.96′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 26 Vul?
26 Vul is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 26 Vul from Earth?
26 Vul is approximately 638.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 26 Vul with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.40, 26 Vul is not visible to the naked eye.