Eta Mic

Eta Mic

Eta Mic is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation Eta Mic.

Located approximately 712.1 light-years from Earth, Eta Mic resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.55, Eta Mic 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.350.

物理特性

光谱类型 Class K — K-type (Orange)
色指数 (B−V) 1.350

观测

视星等 +5.55
绝对星等 -1.15
距离 712 ly

位置

赤经 21h 6.43m
赤纬 -41° 23.16′

常见问题

What type of star is Eta Mic?
Eta Mic is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is Eta Mic from Earth?
Eta Mic is approximately 712.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Eta Mic with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.55, Eta Mic is visible to the naked eye.