HIP 117828

HIP 117828 is a M-type (Red) star.

HIP 117828 lies approximately 32.6 light-years from Earth, placing it within the Sun's local stellar neighborhood. This relatively short cosmic distance means the light reaching us today departed the star only about 32 years ago.

HIP 117828 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 117828 has an apparent magnitude of +9.99, 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 +1.466.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class M — M-type (Red)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,466

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +9.99
Absolute Helligkeit 9,99
Entfernung 32.6 ly

Position

Rektaszension 23h 53,83m
Deklination -75° 37,95′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 117828?
HIP 117828 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 117828 from Earth?
HIP 117828 is approximately 32.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 117828 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.99, HIP 117828 is not visible to the naked eye.