Piautos

19Lam Cnc

Piautos is a B-type (Blue-White) star. It carries the designation 19Lam Cnc.

Located approximately 457.4 light-years from Earth, Piautos resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

Piautos is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.92, Piautos 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 blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.039.

Physical Properties

Spectral Class B Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Color Index (B−V) -0.039

Observation

Apparent Magnitude +5.92
Absolute Magnitude 0.18
Distance 457 ly

Position

Right Ascension 8h 20.54m
Declination 24° 1.34′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is Piautos?
Piautos is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is Piautos from Earth?
Piautos is approximately 457.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Piautos with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.92, Piautos is visible to the naked eye.