HIP 16702

HIP 16702 is a M-type (Red) star.

At a distance of roughly 1,264 light-years, HIP 16702 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 16702 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 16702 has an apparent magnitude of +9.71, 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 +1.512.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class M — M-type (Red)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,512

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +9.71
Absolute Helligkeit 1,77
Entfernung 1,264 ly

Position

Rektaszension 3h 34,95m
Deklination -19° 50,29′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 16702?
HIP 16702 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 16702 from Earth?
HIP 16702 is approximately 1,264.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 16702 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.71, HIP 16702 is not visible to the naked eye.