12 Cas

12 Cas

12 Cas is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Cassiopeia. It carries the designation 12 Cas.

Located approximately 701.4 light-years from Earth, 12 Cas resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.38, 12 Cas 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 blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.008.

Đặc tính vật lý

Phân Loại Quang Phổ B Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Chỉ số màu (B−V) 0,008

Quan sát

Cấp Sao Biểu Kiến +5.38
Cấp Sao Tuyệt Đối -1,28
Khoảng Cách 701 ly
Chòm Sao Cassiopeia

Vị trí

Xích kinh 0h 24,79m
Xích vĩ 61° 49,86′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 12 Cas?
12 Cas is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is 12 Cas from Earth?
12 Cas is approximately 701.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 12 Cas with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.38, 12 Cas is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 12 Cas in?
12 Cas is located in the constellation Cassiopeia.