8 Lep

8 Lep is a B-type (Blue-White) star. It carries the designation 8 Lep.

At a distance of roughly 1,647 light-years, 8 Lep is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.25, 8 Lep 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 -0.219.