HIP 26801

HIP 26801 is a M-type (Red) star.

HIP 26801 lies approximately 40.6 light-years from Earth, placing it within the Sun's local stellar neighborhood. This relatively short cosmic distance means the light reaching us today departed the star only about 40 years ago.

HIP 26801 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 26801 has an apparent magnitude of +9.78, 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.473.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class M — M-type (Red)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,473

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +9.78
Absolute Helligkeit 9,31
Entfernung 40.6 ly

Position

Rektaszension 5h 41,51m
Deklination 53° 29,39′

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What type of star is HIP 26801?
HIP 26801 is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is HIP 26801 from Earth?
HIP 26801 is approximately 40.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 26801 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.78, HIP 26801 is not visible to the naked eye.