HIP 32961

HIP 32961 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Canis Major.

Located approximately 991.4 light-years from Earth, HIP 32961 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 32961 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 32961 has an apparent magnitude of +7.58, 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 yellow hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.976.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,976

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +7.58
Absolute Helligkeit 0,17
Entfernung 991 ly
Sternbild Canis Major

Position

Rektaszension 6h 51,92m
Deklination -22° 18,22′

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What type of star is HIP 32961?
HIP 32961 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 32961 from Earth?
HIP 32961 is approximately 991.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 32961 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 7.58, HIP 32961 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 32961 in?
HIP 32961 is located in the constellation Canis Major.