38 Boötis

38 Boötis, also designated as d Boötis, is a single star located in the constellation Boötes. It is a relatively faint star, only visible with binoculars or a small telescope under good seeing conditions.

Properties

38 Boötis is classified as a G7V star, indicating it is a yellow dwarf star similar to our Sun, but slightly cooler and less massive. The "V" luminosity class signifies that it is a main-sequence star, meaning it is currently fusing hydrogen into helium in its core. Spectroscopic analysis suggests that 38 Boötis is metal-poor, having a lower abundance of elements heavier than hydrogen and helium compared to the Sun. Its effective temperature is estimated to be around 5,300 Kelvin.

Location and Distance

38 Boötis resides in the Boötes constellation, which is prominent in the Northern Hemisphere skies, particularly during the spring and summer months. Parallax measurements indicate that 38 Boötis is located approximately 150 light-years from Earth.

Observation

Due to its faint magnitude (around 5.7), 38 Boötis requires optical aid for observation. A small telescope or binoculars will be necessary to distinguish it from the background stars. Finding the Boötes constellation, identified by the bright star Arcturus, can help locate 38 Boötis within the constellation's boundaries.

Further Research

While not exceptionally bright or close, 38 Boötis is cataloged and studied by astronomers. Further research could focus on high-resolution spectroscopy to refine its stellar parameters, or searches for potential exoplanets orbiting the star.