42 Per

42 Per

42 Per is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Perseus. It carries the designation 42 Per.

Located approximately 268.4 light-years from Earth, 42 Per resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

42 Per is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.14, 42 Per 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 +0.057.

Đặc tính vật lý

Phân Loại Quang Phổ A Class A — A-type (White)
Chỉ số màu (B−V) 0,057

Quan sát

Cấp Sao Biểu Kiến +5.14
Cấp Sao Tuyệt Đối 0,56
Khoảng Cách 268 ly
Chòm Sao Perseus

Vị trí

Xích kinh 3h 49,54m
Xích vĩ 33° 5,48′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 42 Per?
42 Per is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 42 Per from Earth?
42 Per is approximately 268.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 42 Per with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.14, 42 Per is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 42 Per in?
42 Per is located in the constellation Perseus.