Eta Cha

Eta Cha

Eta Cha is a B-type (Blue-White) star. It carries the designation Eta Cha.

Located approximately 309.7 light-years from Earth, Eta Cha resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

Eta Cha is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.46, Eta Cha 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 hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.101.

物理特性

光谱类型 Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
色指数 (B−V) -0.101

观测

视星等 +5.46
绝对星等 0.57
距离 310 ly

位置

赤经 8h 41.33m
赤纬 -78° 57.80′

常见问题

What type of star is Eta Cha?
Eta Cha is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is Eta Cha from Earth?
Eta Cha is approximately 309.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Eta Cha with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.46, Eta Cha is visible to the naked eye.