HIP 42956
HIP 42956 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Ursa Major.
Located approximately 793.6 light-years from Earth, HIP 42956 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
HIP 42956 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
HIP 42956 has an apparent magnitude of +8.61, placing it beyond naked-eye visibility. A good pair of binoculars or a small telescope is required to observe this star. Observers will note its orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.202.
الخصائص الفيزيائية
| النوع الطيفي | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| مؤشر اللون (B−V) | 1,202 |
الرصد
| القدر الظاهري | +8.61 |
| القدر المطلق | 1,68 |
| المسافة | 794 ly |
| الكوكبة | Ursa Major |
الموضع
| المطلع المستقيم | 8h 45,37m |
| الميل | 71° 17,56′ |
الأسئلة الشائعة
What type of star is HIP 42956?
HIP 42956 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 42956 from Earth?
HIP 42956 is approximately 793.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 42956 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.61, HIP 42956 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 42956 in?
HIP 42956 is located in the constellation Ursa Major.