HIP 29458

HIP 29458 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Canis Major.

At a distance of roughly 1,231 light-years, HIP 29458 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 29458 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 29458 has an apparent magnitude of +8.95, 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 +1.382.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,382

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +8.95
Absolute Helligkeit 1,07
Entfernung 1,231 ly
Sternbild Canis Major

Position

Rektaszension 6h 12,45m
Deklination -29° 27,44′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 29458?
HIP 29458 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 29458 from Earth?
HIP 29458 is approximately 1,230.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 29458 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.95, HIP 29458 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 29458 in?
HIP 29458 is located in the constellation Canis Major.