HIP 16618

HIP 16618 is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Taurus.

At a distance of roughly 1,016 light-years, HIP 16618 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 16618 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +10.28, HIP 16618 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.551.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class M — M-type (Red)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,551

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +10.28
Absolute Helligkeit 2,81
Entfernung 1,016 ly
Sternbild Taurus

Position

Rektaszension 3h 33,82m
Deklination 21° 1,17′

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What type of star is HIP 16618?
HIP 16618 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 16618 from Earth?
HIP 16618 is approximately 1,016.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 16618 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 10.28, HIP 16618 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 16618 in?
HIP 16618 is located in the constellation Taurus.