18 Lib

18 Lib

18 Lib is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 18 Lib.

Located approximately 310.0 light-years from Earth, 18 Lib resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

18 Lib is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.88, 18 Lib 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.274.

คุณสมบัติทางกายภาพ

ประเภทสเปกตรัม K Class K — K-type (Orange)
ดัชนีสี (B−V) 1.274

การสังเกต

โชติมาตรปรากฏ +5.88
โชติมาตรสัมบูรณ์ 0.99
ระยะทาง 310 ly

ตำแหน่ง

ไรต์แอสเซนชัน 14h 58.89m
เดคลิเนชัน -11° 8.64′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 18 Lib?
18 Lib is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 18 Lib from Earth?
18 Lib is approximately 310.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 18 Lib with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.88, 18 Lib is visible to the naked eye.