HIP 16979

HIP 16979 is a F-type (Yellow-White) star located in the constellation Taurus.

Located approximately 536.4 light-years from Earth, HIP 16979 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 16979 is classified as a spectral class F star (F-type (Yellow-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +10.09, HIP 16979 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 yellow-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.634.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class F — F-type (Yellow-White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,634

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +10.09
Absolute Helligkeit 4,01
Entfernung 536 ly
Sternbild Taurus

Position

Rektaszension 3h 38,38m
Deklination 22° 29,98′

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What type of star is HIP 16979?
HIP 16979 is a Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) star.
How far is HIP 16979 from Earth?
HIP 16979 is approximately 536.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 16979 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 10.09, HIP 16979 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 16979 in?
HIP 16979 is located in the constellation Taurus.