16Tau CrB

16Tau CrB

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

Located approximately 116.7 light-years from Earth, 16Tau CrB resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +4.73, 16Tau CrB 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 +1.015.

Đặc tính vật lý

Phân Loại Quang Phổ K Class K — K-type (Orange)
Chỉ số màu (B−V) 1,015

Quan sát

Cấp Sao Biểu Kiến +4.73
Cấp Sao Tuyệt Đối 1,96
Khoảng Cách 117 ly

Vị trí

Xích kinh 16h 8,97m
Xích vĩ 36° 29,46′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 16Tau CrB?
16Tau CrB is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 16Tau CrB from Earth?
16Tau CrB is approximately 116.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 16Tau CrB with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.73, 16Tau CrB is visible to the naked eye.