Eltanin

33Gam Dra

Eltanin is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 33Gam Dra.

Located approximately 154.3 light-years from Earth, Eltanin resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

At an apparent magnitude of +2.24, Eltanin is visible to the naked eye under reasonably clear skies. It may require dark-sky conditions to be seen comfortably in areas with significant light pollution. Observers will note its red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.521.

物理特性

光谱类型 Class K — K-type (Orange)
色指数 (B−V) 1.521

观测

视星等 +2.24
绝对星等 -1.13
距离 154 ly

位置

赤经 17h 56.61m
赤纬 51° 29.33′

常见问题

What type of star is Eltanin?
Eltanin is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is Eltanin from Earth?
Eltanin is approximately 154.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Eltanin with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 2.24, Eltanin is visible to the naked eye.