Gam Pyx
Gam Pyx
Gam Pyx is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation Gam Pyx.
Located approximately 207.3 light-years from Earth, Gam Pyx resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
Gam Pyx is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +4.02, Gam Pyx 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 +1.272.
物理特性
| 光谱类型 | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| 色指数 (B−V) | 1.272 |
观测
| 视星等 | +4.02 |
| 绝对星等 | 0.00 |
| 距离 | 207 ly |
位置
| 赤经 | 8h 50.53m |
| 赤纬 | -27° 42.59′ |
常见问题
What type of star is Gam Pyx?
Gam Pyx is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is Gam Pyx from Earth?
Gam Pyx is approximately 207.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Gam Pyx with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.02, Gam Pyx is visible to the naked eye.