17Chi Sco

17Chi Sco

17Chi Sco is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Scorpius. It carries the designation 17Chi Sco.

Located approximately 378.4 light-years from Earth, 17Chi Sco resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

17Chi Sco is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.24, 17Chi Sco 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 +1.394.

物理特性

光谱类型 Class K — K-type (Orange)
色指数 (B−V) 1.394

观测

视星等 +5.24
绝对星等 -0.08
距离 378 ly
星座 Scorpius

位置

赤经 16h 13.85m
赤纬 -11° 50.26′

常见问题

What type of star is 17Chi Sco?
17Chi Sco is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 17Chi Sco from Earth?
17Chi Sco is approximately 378.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 17Chi Sco with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.24, 17Chi Sco is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 17Chi Sco in?
17Chi Sco is located in the constellation Scorpius.