51 Gem

51 Gem

51 Gem is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Gemini. It carries the designation 51 Gem.

Located approximately 540.9 light-years from Earth, 51 Gem resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.07, 51 Gem 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.653.

Fiziksel Özellikler

Spektral Sınıf Class K — K-type (Orange)
Renk İndeksi (B−V) 1,653

Gözlem

Görünür Parlaklık +5.07
Mutlak Parlaklık -1,03
Mesafe 541 ly
Takımyıldız Gemini

Konum

Sağ Açıklık 7h 13,37m
Dik Açı 16° 9,54′

Sıkça Sorulan Sorular

What type of star is 51 Gem?
51 Gem is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 51 Gem from Earth?
51 Gem is approximately 540.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 51 Gem with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.07, 51 Gem is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 51 Gem in?
51 Gem is located in the constellation Gemini.