HIP 16256
HIP 16256 is a M-type (Red) star.
At a distance of roughly 1,615 light-years, HIP 16256 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.
HIP 16256 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
HIP 16256 has an apparent magnitude of +9.00, 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.311.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class M — M-type (Red) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 1,311 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +9.00 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | 0,53 |
| Entfernung | 1,615 ly |
Position
| Rektaszension | 3h 29,51m |
| Deklination | -54° 46,92′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is HIP 16256?
HIP 16256 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 16256 from Earth?
HIP 16256 is approximately 1,614.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 16256 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.00, HIP 16256 is not visible to the naked eye.