HIP 1240
HIP 1240 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Cassiopeia.
Located approximately 194.6 light-years from Earth, HIP 1240 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
HIP 1240 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
At an apparent magnitude of +10.66, HIP 1240 is a faint star that requires a telescope to observe. It is invisible to the naked eye and too dim for most binoculars. Observers will note its orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.088.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 1,088 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +10.66 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | 6,78 |
| Entfernung | 195 ly |
| Sternbild | Cassiopeia |
Position
| Rektaszension | 0h 15,45m |
| Deklination | 64° 16,51′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is HIP 1240?
HIP 1240 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 1240 from Earth?
HIP 1240 is approximately 194.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 1240 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 10.66, HIP 1240 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 1240 in?
HIP 1240 is located in the constellation Cassiopeia.