16 Aur

16 Aur

16 Aur is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 16 Aur.

Located approximately 232.3 light-years from Earth, 16 Aur resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +4.54, 16 Aur 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 +1.252.

Đặc tính vật lý

Phân Loại Quang Phổ K Class K — K-type (Orange)
Chỉ số màu (B−V) 1,252

Quan sát

Cấp Sao Biểu Kiến +4.54
Cấp Sao Tuyệt Đối 0,28
Khoảng Cách 232 ly

Vị trí

Xích kinh 5h 18,18m
Xích vĩ 33° 22,30′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 16 Aur?
16 Aur is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 16 Aur from Earth?
16 Aur is approximately 232.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 16 Aur with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.54, 16 Aur is visible to the naked eye.