16 Gem

16 Gem

16 Gem is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Gemini. It carries the designation 16 Gem.

Located approximately 464.6 light-years from Earth, 16 Gem resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

16 Gem has an apparent magnitude of +6.22, placing it beyond naked-eye visibility. A good pair of binoculars or a small telescope is required to observe this star. Observers will note its blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.041.

物理特性

光谱类型 Class A — A-type (White)
色指数 (B−V) 0.041

观测

视星等 +6.22
绝对星等 0.45
距离 465 ly
星座 Gemini

位置

赤经 6h 27.94m
赤纬 20° 29.78′

常见问题

What type of star is 16 Gem?
16 Gem is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 16 Gem from Earth?
16 Gem is approximately 464.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 16 Gem with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.22, 16 Gem is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 16 Gem in?
16 Gem is located in the constellation Gemini.