6 Leo

6 Leo

Add one script tag to your page:

<div data-starfyi="entity" data-slug="6-leo"></div>
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/starfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>

Embed as an iframe:

<iframe src="https://starfyi.com/iframe/entity/6-leo/?style=modern&theme=light" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%"></iframe>

Paste the URL in WordPress, Medium, or Ghost:

https://starfyi.com/star/6-leo/

Shields.io-compatible SVG badge:

6 Leo badge ![6 Leo](https://starfyi.com/badge/entity/6-leo.svg)

Web Component:

<starfyi-entity slug="6-leo"></starfyi-entity>
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/starfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>

6 Leo is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Leo. It carries the designation 6 Leo.

Located approximately 499.5 light-years from Earth, 6 Leo resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

6 Leo is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.07, 6 Leo 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.364.

Physical Properties

Spectral Class K Class K — K-type (Orange)
Color Index (B−V) 1.364

Observation

Apparent Magnitude +5.07
Absolute Magnitude -0.86
Distance 499 ly
Constellation Leo

Position

Right Ascension 9h 31.96m
Declination 9° 42.95′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 6 Leo?
6 Leo is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 6 Leo from Earth?
6 Leo is approximately 499.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 6 Leo with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.07, 6 Leo is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 6 Leo in?
6 Leo is located in the constellation Leo.