HIP 30979

HIP 30979 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Canis Major.

Located approximately 92.4 light-years from Earth, HIP 30979 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 30979 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 30979 has an apparent magnitude of +9.11, 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 +1.120.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,120

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +9.11
Absolute Helligkeit 6,85
Entfernung 92.4 ly
Sternbild Canis Major

Position

Rektaszension 6h 30,12m
Deklination -11° 48,54′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 30979?
HIP 30979 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 30979 from Earth?
HIP 30979 is approximately 92.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 30979 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.11, HIP 30979 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 30979 in?
HIP 30979 is located in the constellation Canis Major.