Gam Col

Gam Col

Gam Col is a B-type (Blue-White) star. It carries the designation Gam Col.

Located approximately 869.8 light-years from Earth, Gam Col resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +4.36, Gam Col 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 -0.165.

物理特性

光谱类型 Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
色指数 (B−V) -0.165

观测

视星等 +4.36
绝对星等 -2.77
距离 870 ly

位置

赤经 5h 57.54m
赤纬 -35° 17.00′

常见问题

What type of star is Gam Col?
Gam Col is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is Gam Col from Earth?
Gam Col is approximately 869.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Gam Col with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.36, Gam Col is visible to the naked eye.