HIP 40990

HIP 40990 is a K-type (Orange) star.

Located approximately 310.6 light-years from Earth, HIP 40990 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 40990 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.71, HIP 40990 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 +1.050.