66 Dra

66 Dra

66 Dra is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 66 Dra.

Located approximately 171.8 light-years from Earth, 66 Dra resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.40, 66 Dra 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 +1.191.

Fiziksel Özellikler

Spektral Sınıf Class K — K-type (Orange)
Renk İndeksi (B−V) 1,191

Gözlem

Görünür Parlaklık +5.40
Mutlak Parlaklık 1,79
Mesafe 172 ly

Konum

Sağ Açıklık 20h 5,55m
Dik Açı 61° 59,73′

Sıkça Sorulan Sorular

What type of star is 66 Dra?
66 Dra is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 66 Dra from Earth?
66 Dra is approximately 171.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 66 Dra with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.40, 66 Dra is visible to the naked eye.