8 Cam

8 Cam

8 Cam is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 8 Cam.

Located approximately 575.2 light-years from Earth, 8 Cam resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

8 Cam has an apparent magnitude of +6.09, 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.462.

物理特性

光谱类型 Class K — K-type (Orange)
色指数 (B−V) 1.462

观测

视星等 +6.09
绝对星等 -0.14
距离 575 ly

位置

赤经 4h 59.77m
赤纬 53° 9.33′

常见问题

What type of star is 8 Cam?
8 Cam is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 8 Cam from Earth?
8 Cam is approximately 575.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 8 Cam with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.09, 8 Cam is not visible to the naked eye.