84 Her

84 Her

84 Her is a G-type (Yellow) star located in the constellation Hercules. It carries the designation 84 Her.

Located approximately 127.4 light-years from Earth, 84 Her resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

84 Her is classified as a spectral class G star (G-type (Yellow)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.73, 84 Her 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 yellow-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.683.

Physical Properties

Spectral Class Class G — G-type (Yellow)
Color Index (B−V) 0.683

Observation

Apparent Magnitude +5.73
Absolute Magnitude 2.77
Distance 127 ly
Constellation Hercules

Position

Right Ascension 17h 43.36m
Declination 24° 19.67′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 84 Her?
84 Her is a Class G — G-type (Yellow) star.
How far is 84 Her from Earth?
84 Her is approximately 127.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 84 Her with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.73, 84 Her is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 84 Her in?
84 Her is located in the constellation Hercules.