Gienah

4Gam Crv

Gienah is a B-type (Blue-White) star. It carries the designation 4Gam Crv.

Located approximately 153.6 light-years from Earth, Gienah resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

At an apparent magnitude of +2.58, Gienah is visible to the naked eye under reasonably clear skies. It may require dark-sky conditions to be seen comfortably in areas with significant light pollution. Observers will note its blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.107.

Fiziksel Özellikler

Spektral Sınıf Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Renk İndeksi (B−V) -0,107

Gözlem

Görünür Parlaklık +2.58
Mutlak Parlaklık -0,78
Mesafe 154 ly

Konum

Sağ Açıklık 12h 15,81m
Dik Açı -17° 32,52′

Sıkça Sorulan Sorular

What type of star is Gienah?
Gienah is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is Gienah from Earth?
Gienah is approximately 153.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Gienah with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 2.58, Gienah is visible to the naked eye.