86Mu Her

86Mu Her

86Mu Her is a G-type (Yellow) star located in the constellation Hercules. It carries the designation 86Mu Her.

86Mu Her lies approximately 27.1 light-years from Earth, placing it within the Sun's local stellar neighborhood. This relatively short cosmic distance means the light reaching us today departed the star only about 27 years ago.

86Mu Her is classified as a spectral class G star (G-type (Yellow)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +3.42, 86Mu Her is visible to the naked eye under reasonably clear skies. It may require dark-sky conditions to be seen comfortably in areas with significant light pollution. Observers will note its yellow-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.750.

Physical Properties

Spectral Class Class G — G-type (Yellow)
Color Index (B−V) 0.750

Observation

Apparent Magnitude +3.42
Absolute Magnitude 3.82
Distance 27.1 ly
Constellation Hercules

Position

Right Ascension 17h 46.46m
Declination 27° 43.24′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 86Mu Her?
86Mu Her is a Class G — G-type (Yellow) star.
How far is 86Mu Her from Earth?
86Mu Her is approximately 27.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 86Mu Her with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 3.42, 86Mu Her is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 86Mu Her in?
86Mu Her is located in the constellation Hercules.