HIP 116948

HIP 116948 is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Cassiopeia.

Located approximately 942.6 light-years from Earth, HIP 116948 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 116948 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 116948 has an apparent magnitude of +6.52, 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 +1.878.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class M — M-type (Red)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,878

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +6.52
Absolute Helligkeit -0,78
Entfernung 943 ly
Sternbild Cassiopeia

Position

Rektaszension 23h 42,35m
Deklination 64° 30,92′

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What type of star is HIP 116948?
HIP 116948 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 116948 from Earth?
HIP 116948 is approximately 942.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 116948 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.52, HIP 116948 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 116948 in?
HIP 116948 is located in the constellation Cassiopeia.