17 Dra

17 Dra

17 Dra is a B-type (Blue-White) star. It carries the designation 17 Dra.

Located approximately 412.3 light-years from Earth, 17 Dra resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.07, 17 Dra 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 -0.027.

คุณสมบัติทางกายภาพ

ประเภทสเปกตรัม B Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
ดัชนีสี (B−V) -0.027

การสังเกต

โชติมาตรปรากฏ +5.07
โชติมาตรสัมบูรณ์ -0.44
ระยะทาง 412 ly

ตำแหน่ง

ไรต์แอสเซนชัน 16h 36.23m
เดคลิเนชัน 52° 55.47′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 17 Dra?
17 Dra is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is 17 Dra from Earth?
17 Dra is approximately 412.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 17 Dra with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.07, 17 Dra is visible to the naked eye.