HIP 116640

HIP 116640 is a M-type (Red) star.

At a distance of roughly 1,370 light-years, HIP 116640 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 116640 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 116640 has an apparent magnitude of +7.41, 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 +1.619.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class M — M-type (Red)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,619

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +7.41
Absolute Helligkeit -0,71
Entfernung 1,370 ly

Position

Rektaszension 23h 38,21m
Deklination -56° 27,07′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 116640?
HIP 116640 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 116640 from Earth?
HIP 116640 is approximately 1,370.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 116640 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 7.41, HIP 116640 is not visible to the naked eye.