52 Her

52 Her

52 Her is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Hercules. It carries the designation 52 Her.

Located approximately 180.2 light-years from Earth, 52 Her resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +4.82, 52 Her 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 +0.087.

物理特性

光谱类型 A Class A — A-type (White)
色指数 (B−V) 0.087

观测

视星等 +4.82
绝对星等 1.11
距离 180 ly
星座 Hercules

位置

赤经 16h 49.24m
赤纬 45° 59.00′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 52 Her?
52 Her is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 52 Her from Earth?
52 Her is approximately 180.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 52 Her with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.82, 52 Her is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 52 Her in?
52 Her is located in the constellation Hercules.