HIP 96496

HIP 96496 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Sagittarius.

Located approximately 397.3 light-years from Earth, HIP 96496 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 96496 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.66, HIP 96496 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 +1.237.