HIP 20863

HIP 20863 is a K-type (Orange) star.

Located approximately 675.3 light-years from Earth, HIP 20863 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 20863 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 20863 has an apparent magnitude of +8.01, 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 +1.079.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,079

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +8.01
Absolute Helligkeit 1,43
Entfernung 675 ly

Position

Rektaszension 4h 28,25m
Deklination -38° 49,08′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 20863?
HIP 20863 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 20863 from Earth?
HIP 20863 is approximately 675.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 20863 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.01, HIP 20863 is not visible to the naked eye.