HIP 42540

HIP 42540 is a A-type (White) star.

Located approximately 279.2 light-years from Earth, HIP 42540 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 42540 is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.20, HIP 42540 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 hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.027.