36 Her

36 Her

36 Her is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Hercules. It carries the designation 36 Her.

Located approximately 303.7 light-years from Earth, 36 Her resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

36 Her has an apparent magnitude of +6.92, 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 +0.136.

Physical Properties

Spectral Class Class A — A-type (White)
Color Index (B−V) 0.136

Observation

Apparent Magnitude +6.92
Absolute Magnitude 2.08
Distance 304 ly
Constellation Hercules

Position

Right Ascension 16h 40.59m
Declination 4° 12.43′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 36 Her?
36 Her is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 36 Her from Earth?
36 Her is approximately 303.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 36 Her with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.92, 36 Her is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 36 Her in?
36 Her is located in the constellation Hercules.