HIP 16559

HIP 16559 is a M-type (Red) star.

At a distance of roughly 2,234 light-years, HIP 16559 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 16559 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 16559 has an apparent magnitude of +9.11, 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 +1.667.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class M — M-type (Red)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,667

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +9.11
Absolute Helligkeit -0,07
Entfernung 2,234 ly

Position

Rektaszension 3h 33,22m
Deklination -15° 32,89′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 16559?
HIP 16559 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 16559 from Earth?
HIP 16559 is approximately 2,234.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 16559 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.11, HIP 16559 is not visible to the naked eye.