89 Her

89 Her

89 Her is a F-type (Yellow-White) star located in the constellation Hercules. It carries the designation 89 Her.

89 Her is an extraordinarily remote star, situated approximately 326,156 light-years from Earth.

89 Her is classified as a spectral class F star (F-type (Yellow-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.47, 89 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 white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.341.

Physical Properties

Spectral Class Class F — F-type (Yellow-White)
Color Index (B−V) 0.341

Observation

Apparent Magnitude +5.47
Absolute Magnitude -14.53
Distance 326,156 ly
Constellation Hercules

Position

Right Ascension 17h 55.42m
Declination 26° 3.00′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 89 Her?
89 Her is a Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) star.
How far is 89 Her from Earth?
89 Her is approximately 326,156.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 89 Her with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.47, 89 Her is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 89 Her in?
89 Her is located in the constellation Hercules.