Gamma Comae Berenices

Gamma Comae Berenices

Coma Berenices

4.36
Apparent Mag
170
Distance (ly)
K1III
Spectral Type
4,640
Temperature (K)

Gamma Comae Berenices is an orange giant in Coma Berenices.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude4.36
Absolute Magnitude0.76
Distance170 light-years
Spectral TypeK1III
Temperature4,640 K
Luminosity50 L☉
Radius11 R☉
Mass1.5 M☉
Right Ascension12h 26m 56.3s
Declination+28° 16′ 06.3″
ConstellationComa Berenices

Notable Facts

  • Gamma Comae Berenices is the brightest star in its constellation
  • It is a K-type giant
  • The constellation contains the north galactic pole

More Stars in Coma Berenices

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