51 Aur

51 Aur

51 Aur is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 51 Aur.

Located approximately 488.3 light-years from Earth, 51 Aur resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.70, 51 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 +1.367.

Đặc tính vật lý

Phân Loại Quang Phổ Class K — K-type (Orange)
Chỉ số màu (B−V) 1,367

Quan sát

Cấp Sao Biểu Kiến +5.70
Cấp Sao Tuyệt Đối -0,18
Khoảng Cách 488 ly

Vị trí

Xích kinh 6h 38,66m
Xích vĩ 39° 23,45′

Câu hỏi thường gặp

What type of star is 51 Aur?
51 Aur is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 51 Aur from Earth?
51 Aur is approximately 488.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 51 Aur with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.70, 51 Aur is visible to the naked eye.