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.

物理特性

光谱类型 Class K — K-type (Orange)
色指数 (B−V) 1.367

观测

视星等 +5.70
绝对星等 -0.18
距离 488 ly

位置

赤经 6h 38.66m
赤纬 39° 23.45′

常见问题

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.