HIP 16728

HIP 16728 is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Taurus.

At a distance of roughly 1,076 light-years, HIP 16728 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 16728 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 16728 has an apparent magnitude of +8.75, 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 +1.398.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class M — M-type (Red)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,398

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +8.75
Absolute Helligkeit 1,16
Entfernung 1,076 ly
Sternbild Taurus

Position

Rektaszension 3h 35,22m
Deklination 1° 46,77′

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What type of star is HIP 16728?
HIP 16728 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 16728 from Earth?
HIP 16728 is approximately 1,076.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 16728 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.75, HIP 16728 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 16728 in?
HIP 16728 is located in the constellation Taurus.