HIP 21138

HIP 21138 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Taurus.

Located approximately 170.6 light-years from Earth, HIP 21138 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 21138 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +11.02, HIP 21138 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.280.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,280

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +11.02
Absolute Helligkeit 7,43
Entfernung 171 ly
Sternbild Taurus

Position

Rektaszension 4h 31,87m
Deklination 15° 29,97′

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What type of star is HIP 21138?
HIP 21138 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 21138 from Earth?
HIP 21138 is approximately 170.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 21138 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 11.02, HIP 21138 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 21138 in?
HIP 21138 is located in the constellation Taurus.