16 Aur
16 Aur
16 Aur is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 16 Aur.
Located approximately 232.3 light-years from Earth, 16 Aur resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
16 Aur is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +4.54, 16 Aur 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 +1.252.
Fiziksel Özellikler
| Spektral Sınıf | K Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Renk İndeksi (B−V) | 1,252 |
Gözlem
| Görünür Parlaklık | +4.54 |
| Mutlak Parlaklık | 0,28 |
| Mesafe | 232 ly |
Konum
| Sağ Açıklık | 5h 18,18m |
| Dik Açı | 33° 22,30′ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of star is 16 Aur?
16 Aur is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 16 Aur from Earth?
16 Aur is approximately 232.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 16 Aur with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.54, 16 Aur is visible to the naked eye.