HIP 103168

HIP 103168 is a M-type (Red) star.

At a distance of roughly 1,026 light-years, HIP 103168 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 103168 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 103168 has an apparent magnitude of +6.41, 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.634.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class M — M-type (Red)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,634

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +6.41
Absolute Helligkeit -1,08
Entfernung 1,026 ly

Position

Rektaszension 20h 54,11m
Deklination -27° 55,51′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 103168?
HIP 103168 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 103168 from Earth?
HIP 103168 is approximately 1,025.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 103168 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.41, HIP 103168 is not visible to the naked eye.