Polaris Australis

Sig Oct

Polaris Australis is a F-type (Yellow-White) star. It carries the designation Sig Oct.

Located approximately 280.9 light-years from Earth, Polaris Australis resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

Polaris Australis is classified as a spectral class F star (F-type (Yellow-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.45, Polaris Australis 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-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.283.

物理特性

光谱类型 F Class F — F-type (Yellow-White)
色指数 (B−V) 0.283

观测

视星等 +5.45
绝对星等 0.77
距离 281 ly

位置

赤经 21h 8.77m
赤纬 -88° 57.39′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is Polaris Australis?
Polaris Australis is a Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) star.
How far is Polaris Australis from Earth?
Polaris Australis is approximately 280.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Polaris Australis with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.45, Polaris Australis is visible to the naked eye.