HIP 17884

HIP 17884 is a M-type (Red) star.

Located approximately 795.5 light-years from Earth, HIP 17884 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 17884 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.39, HIP 17884 sits near the limit of naked-eye visibility. It can be glimpsed without optical aid under dark skies, but binoculars will make observation much easier. Observers will note its red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.870.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class M — M-type (Red)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,870

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +4.39
Absolute Helligkeit -2,55
Entfernung 796 ly

Position

Rektaszension 3h 49,52m
Deklination 65° 31,56′

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What type of star is HIP 17884?
HIP 17884 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 17884 from Earth?
HIP 17884 is approximately 795.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 17884 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.39, HIP 17884 is visible to the naked eye.