Alruba

Alruba is a A-type (White) star.

Located approximately 532.9 light-years from Earth, Alruba resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.75, Alruba 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 +0.017.

物理特性

光谱类型 Class A — A-type (White)
色指数 (B−V) 0.017

观测

视星等 +5.75
绝对星等 -0.32
距离 533 ly

位置

赤经 17h 43.99m
赤纬 53° 48.10′

常见问题

What type of star is Alruba?
Alruba is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is Alruba from Earth?
Alruba is approximately 532.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Alruba with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.75, Alruba is visible to the naked eye.