51 Her

HIP 82504; 51 Her Star Hercules (Her) Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")

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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.04

Spectral Type K0.5IIIaCa0.5

Star Color Red (B-V 1.25)

Distance 326 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 16h 51m 45.3s

Dec +24° 39' 23.0"

Constellation Hercules (Her)

HR 6270

HIP 82504

Flamsteed 51 Her

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