51 Cam

51 Cam

51 Cam is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 51 Cam.

Located approximately 328.5 light-years from Earth, 51 Cam resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.93, 51 Cam 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 +1.183.

Fiziksel Özellikler

Spektral Sınıf Class K — K-type (Orange)
Renk İndeksi (B−V) 1,183

Gözlem

Görünür Parlaklık +5.93
Mutlak Parlaklık 0,92
Mesafe 328 ly

Konum

Sağ Açıklık 7h 46,67m
Dik Açı 65° 27,34′

Sıkça Sorulan Sorular

What type of star is 51 Cam?
51 Cam is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 51 Cam from Earth?
51 Cam is approximately 328.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 51 Cam with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.93, 51 Cam is visible to the naked eye.